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Living in
French Valley.
French Valley is an unincorporated community in Riverside County, CA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in French Valley
French Valley offers solid upper-middle-class stability if you're looking for a family-oriented community with strong household incomes and affordable-relative-to-income housing. The median home price around $679,800 and median rent at $3,119 monthly are reasonable given the $148,520 median household income, and the 86% homeownership rate suggests most residents have put down roots here. That said, this is a car-dependent suburban area—your average commute is 41 minutes, so you'll want employment nearby or flexibility with remote work.
French Valley at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Foreign-Born
13.1%
Broadband Internet
98.5%
of households
Median household income
Demographics13.1% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in French Valley: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In French Valley, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (33.1%), and 12.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
32.6%
of residents
65 and Older
10.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
54.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
5.0%
of households
Married Couples
69.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.83
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 53% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in French Valley
In French Valley, rent runs 53% above the CA average, and home values are 7% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,982
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
87.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2009
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.7%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in French Valley and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Riverside County, which includes French Valley, is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
French Valley: Riverside County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Riverside County (county-wide) · Annual averages
French Valley is about 2% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What French Valley Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area
Commute41.4 min avg
How French Valley residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In French Valley, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 44% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 34 mi
San Bernardino International Airport (SBD)
Regional airport · few flights26k passengers boarded in 2025
- 42 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 61 mi
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Major hub12.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 31% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Riverside County Sheriff's Office, which covers French Valley, runs 31% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
228.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,215.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Riverside County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 34 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Riverside County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Riverside County, which includes French Valley, the most common type is high wind, with 34 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | High Wind | $161,000 |
| 2024 | 62 | High Wind | $527,000 |
| 2023 | 76 | High Wind | $455,000 |
| 2022 | 113 | High Wind | $240,000 |
| 2021 | 94 | High Wind | $4.2M |
| 2020 | 58 | Excessive Heat | $2.1M |
| 2019 | 62 | Excessive Heat | $112.2M |
| 2018 | 58 | High Wind | $1.6M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
185 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Riverside County, county-wide
French Valley is about 2% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality80 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Riverside County, which includes French Valley, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
80
Good Days
39
per year
Moderate Days
217
per year
Unhealthy Days
34
per year
Riverside County, county-wide
French Valley is about 2% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate86°F summers, 47°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
French Valley has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and warm winters (avg low 47°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
72°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
82°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
67°/47°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
14.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
61
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
48
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 47°F | 3.17" |
| Feb | 67°F | 46°F | 3.74" |
| Mar | 70°F | 48°F | 2.02" |
| Apr | 72°F | 51°F | 1.00" |
| May | 75°F | 53°F | 0.36" |
| Jun | 81°F | 56°F | 0.12" |
| Jul | 87°F | 60°F | 0.08" |
| Aug | 89°F | 62°F | 0.22" |
| Sep | 88°F | 62°F | 0.11" |
| Oct | 83°F | 58°F | 0.70" |
| Nov | 74°F | 52°F | 1.15" |
| Dec | 67°F | 46°F | 2.64" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in French Valley
Uninsured
3.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside French Valley's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Loma Linda University Medical Center-murrieta
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.6 mi away · Murrieta
Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.7 mi away · Murrieta
Menifee Global Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.3 mi away · Sun City
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education23.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in French Valley
French Valley's student/teacher ratio is 23.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 37.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
37.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, 20 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for French Valley
French Valley has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (20 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
20 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
65 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
National Park
76 mi awayPublic Libraries in French Valley
French Valley Library
31526 Skyview Road, Winchester
Cities Near French Valley
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to French Valley?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
French Valley FAQ
Is French Valley, California affordable?⌄
French Valley's median rent is $3,119/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $148,520/year. Median home value is $679,800.
Is French Valley, California safe?⌄
French Valley is policed by the Riverside County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 228 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1215 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in French Valley, California?⌄
Riverside County, which includes French Valley, has an unemployment rate of 5.6%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in French Valley, California?⌄
The cost of living in French Valley is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $3,119/month and median household income is $148,520/year. The median home value is $679,800. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in French Valley, California?⌄
The average commute in French Valley is 41 minutes, which is significantly longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from