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Living in
Valle Vista.
Valle Vista 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 Valle Vista
If you're considering a move to Valle Vista, know that you're looking at a growing, family-oriented community in Riverside County that's solidly working-class and increasingly diverse—not a vacation destination, but a real place where people are actually putting down roots. The median household income sits around $67,000, and housing is considerably more affordable than much of Southern California, with median home values around $336,200 and rents averaging $1,738 a month, which explains why the population has grown over 9% recently and continues to climb. The community itself is genuinely multicultural, with about 27% of residents speaking Spanish at home alongside English, and roughly 16% foreign-born, creating a vibrant Latino community that shapes the local culture, food scene, and neighborhood character.
Valle Vista at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.7%
Foreign-Born
17.5%
Broadband Internet
93.2%
of households
Population Growth
+9.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics17.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Valle Vista: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Valle Vista, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (65.6%), and 29.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
29.0%
of residents
65 and Older
15.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.5%
of households
Married Couples
53.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.07
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% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Valle Vista
In Valle Vista, rent runs 15% below the CA average, and home values are 54% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
56.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
33.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,038
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
73.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1982
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Valle Vista and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Riverside County, which includes Valle Vista, is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Valle Vista: Riverside County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Riverside County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Valle Vista is less than 1% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Valle Vista 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
Commute37.9 min avg
How Valle Vista residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Valle Vista, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 42% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 23 mi
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
Small hub1.7M passengers boarded in 2025
- 46 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 72 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 Valle Vista, 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 Valle Vista, 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.
207 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Riverside County, county-wide
Valle Vista is less than 1% 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 Valle Vista, 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
Valle Vista is less than 1% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate94°F summers, 44°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Valle Vista has hot summers (avg high 94°F) and mild winters (avg low 44°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
94°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
83°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/44°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
11.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
121
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
13
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
33
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°F | 44°F | 2.40" |
| Feb | 67°F | 46°F | 2.80" |
| Mar | 71°F | 47°F | 1.62" |
| Apr | 75°F | 50°F | 0.74" |
| May | 81°F | 54°F | 0.44" |
| Jun | 89°F | 56°F | 0.05" |
| Jul | 96°F | 65°F | 0.19" |
| Aug | 97°F | 66°F | 0.19" |
| Sep | 92°F | 62°F | 0.37" |
| Oct | 82°F | 55°F | 0.51" |
| Nov | 73°F | 49°F | 0.73" |
| Dec | 65°F | 43°F | 1.71" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Valle Vista
Uninsured
8.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Valle Vista's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Hemet Global Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.2 mi away · Hemet
San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.2 mi away · Banning
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.
Education24.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Valle Vista
Valle Vista's student/teacher ratio is 24.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 15.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
15.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Valle Vista (within 15 miles)
Mt San Jacinto Community College District
6.3 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 15,259 students · in-state tuition $1,451 · 28% graduate · median earnings $43,175 (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, 21 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Valle Vista
Valle Vista has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (21 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
21 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
National Park
61 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
77 mi awayPublic Libraries in Valle Vista
Valle Vista Library
25757 Fairview Ave., Hemet
Cities Near Valle Vista
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Valle Vista?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Valle Vista FAQ
Is Valle Vista, California affordable?⌄
Valle Vista's median rent is $1,738/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $66,825/year. Median home value is $336,200.
Is Valle Vista, California safe?⌄
Valle Vista 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 Valle Vista, California?⌄
Riverside County, which includes Valle Vista, has an unemployment rate of 5.6%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Valle Vista, California?⌄
The cost of living in Valle Vista is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,738/month and median household income is $66,825/year. The median home value is $336,200. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Valle Vista, California?⌄
The average commute in Valle Vista is 38 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