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Spring Valley Lake.
Spring Valley Lake is an unincorporated community in San Bernardino County, CA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Spring Valley Lake
Spring Valley Lake is a community of 10,098 people in California. The median household income is $82,625, median rent runs about $2,350 per month, and median home values are around $463,000. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.
Spring Valley Lake at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Foreign-Born
11.4%
Broadband Internet
99.0%
of households
Median household income
Demographics11.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Spring Valley Lake: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Spring Valley Lake, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (22.7%), and 14.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.7%
of residents
65 and Older
18.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.6%
of households
Married Couples
58.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.89
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 15% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Spring Valley Lake
In Spring Valley Lake, rent runs 15% above the CA average, and home values are 37% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,404
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
73.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1987
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.4%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Spring Valley Lake and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in San Bernardino County, which includes Spring Valley Lake, is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Spring Valley Lake: San Bernardino County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
San Bernardino County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Spring Valley Lake is less than 1% of San Bernardino County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Spring Valley Lake 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
Commute35.2 min avg
How Spring Valley Lake residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Spring Valley Lake, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 61% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 28 mi
San Bernardino International Airport (SBD)
Regional airport · few flights26k passengers boarded in 2025
- 36 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 75 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M 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 35% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office, which covers Spring Valley Lake, runs 35% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
444.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,113.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 61 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
San Bernardino County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In San Bernardino County, which includes Spring Valley Lake, the most common type is high wind, with 61 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 61 | Flash Flood | $4.8M |
| 2024 | 86 | High Wind | $16.4M |
| 2023 | 106 | High Wind | $4.0M |
| 2022 | 123 | High Wind | $12.1M |
| 2021 | 113 | Excessive Heat | $293,000 |
| 2020 | 78 | Excessive Heat | $298,000 |
| 2019 | 99 | Excessive Heat | $6.3M |
| 2018 | 66 | Flash Flood | $1.3M |
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.
202 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
San Bernardino County, county-wide
Spring Valley Lake is less than 1% of San Bernardino County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality77 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in San Bernardino County, which includes Spring Valley Lake, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
77
Good Days
46
per year
Moderate Days
209
per year
Unhealthy Days
43
per year
San Bernardino County, county-wide
Spring Valley Lake is less than 1% of San Bernardino County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate95°F summers, 34°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Spring Valley Lake has hot summers (avg high 95°F) and mild winters (avg low 34°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
95°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/34°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
5.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
119
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
54
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
25
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 33°F | 0.97" |
| Feb | 61°F | 36°F | 1.27" |
| Mar | 67°F | 40°F | 0.78" |
| Apr | 73°F | 44°F | 0.33" |
| May | 81°F | 51°F | 0.09" |
| Jun | 91°F | 58°F | 0.04" |
| Jul | 98°F | 64°F | 0.22" |
| Aug | 97°F | 63°F | 0.11" |
| Sep | 91°F | 58°F | 0.16" |
| Oct | 79°F | 47°F | 0.31" |
| Nov | 67°F | 38°F | 0.35" |
| Dec | 57°F | 33°F | 0.94" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Spring Valley Lake
Uninsured
2.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Spring Valley Lake's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Desert Valley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.4 mi away · Victorville
Victor Valley Global Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.6 mi away · Victorville
Providence St Mary Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.1 mi away · Apple Valley
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.
Education29.4% college degree rate
Schools and degree attainment in Spring Valley Lake
Public Schools
0
none inside city limits; students attend nearby district schools
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
29.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Spring Valley Lake (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 4,210 students · in-state tuition $1,449 · 33% graduate · median earnings $39,827 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, 43 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Spring Valley Lake
Spring Valley Lake has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (43 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
43 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
89 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
90 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
National Park
91 mi awayCities Near Spring Valley Lake
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Spring Valley Lake FAQ
Is Spring Valley Lake, California affordable?⌄
Spring Valley Lake's median rent is $2,350/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $82,625/year. Median home value is $463,000.
Is Spring Valley Lake, California safe?⌄
Spring Valley Lake is policed by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 444 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1113 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Spring Valley Lake, California?⌄
San Bernardino County, which includes Spring Valley Lake, has an unemployment rate of 5.4%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Spring Valley Lake, California?⌄
The cost of living in Spring Valley Lake is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,350/month and median household income is $82,625/year. The median home value is $463,000. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Spring Valley Lake, California?⌄
The average commute in Spring Valley Lake is 35 minutes, which is 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