Town · California
Apple Valley, California
Apple Valley, town, in San Bernardino County, California. Apple Valley had 75,247 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 75,791 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 75,473 (±80). GEOID 0602364.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
75,247
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 75,791 · ACS 2020-2024: 75,473 ±80
Median household income
$69,882
±$5,843 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$407,400
±$10,925 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,444
±$60 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Apple Valley and what county is it in?
Apple Valley is a town in San Bernardino County, California. It covers 77.0 square miles of land, 984 residents per square mile in 2020.
Apple Valley is in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Apple Valley, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 75,247 people lived in Apple Valley on July 1, 2025, down 0.7% since 2020, in line with California (−0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 75,791 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 75,473 (±80).
| Measure | Apple Valley | San Bernardino County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 75,473 ±80 | 2,197,104 | +2,747 |
| Households | 25,184 ±762 | 674,915 | +1,342 |
| Average household size | 2.98 ±0.09 | 3.20 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 25,809 ±770 | 743,886 | no clear change |
Apple Valley's population since 2000
From 54,239 in 2000 to 75,247 in 2025: up 38.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Apple Valley as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Apple Valley?
The median resident of Apple Valley is 36.5 years old; 27.6% are under 18 and 18.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 43.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 40.2%. 11.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Apple Valley | San Bernardino County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.5 ±1.5 | 34.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.6% ±1.7 pts | 25.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.4% ±1.2 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Male | 48.7% ±1.2 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 40.2% ±2.5 pts | 55.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 43.1% ±2.4 pts | 24.7% | −4.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.3% ±1.5 pts | 7.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±1.0 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.1% ±1.6 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.2% ±1.3 pts | 21.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 27.6% ±2.4 pts | 44.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.6% ±1.1 pts | 4.7% | – |
| With a disability | 16.5% ±1.1 pts | 12.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.3% ±1.1 pts | 8.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.6% ±1.6 pts | 82.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.9% ±2.0 pts | 23.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.8% ±1.2 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.7% ±1.5 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7% ±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Apple Valley earn?
Half of Apple Valley's 25,184 households earn less than $69,882 a year (±$5,843), against $85,478 in San Bernardino County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 it was $67,106 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Apple Valley | San Bernardino County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,882 ±$5,843 | $85,478 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $94,640 ±$4,905 | $109,207 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,329 ±$1,957 | $34,343 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.6% ±3.0 pts | 13.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 25.5% ±6.3 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.2% ±1.9 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% ±1.2 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.0% ±1.5 pts | 93.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Apple Valley?
Owners occupy 69.9% of Apple Valley's occupied homes and renters 30.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $407,400 by its owner (±$10,925). The median renter pays $1,444 a month including utilities, and 54.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Apple Valley | San Bernardino County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $407,400 ±$10,925 | $505,000 | +$93,573 |
| Median gross rent | $1,444 ±$60 | $1,801 | +$139 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 54.3% ±6.4 pts | 48.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,986 ±$85 | $2,368 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.9% ±2.4 pts | 62.1% | +4.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 30.1% ±2.4 pts | 37.9% | – |
| Housing units | 25,809 ±770 | 743,886 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.4% ±1.2 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.5% ±1.9 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.9% ±1.0 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.0% ±1.1 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.9% ±1.4 pts | 4.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Apple Valley building?
Builders took permits for 96 new housing units in Apple Valley in 2025 (96 in single-family houses), 1.3 per 1,000 residents against 2.6 across California.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Apple Valley work and get to work?
75.1% of Apple Valley's workers drive alone and 9.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 41.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.5%.
| Measure | Apple Valley | San Bernardino County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.1% ±2.1 pts | 62.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.5% ±1.4 pts | 7.1% | −3.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 75.1% ±3.0 pts | 74.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.4% ±2.5 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.7% ±0.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.7% ±1.5 pts | 11.0% | +4.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 41.1 min ±2.9 | 32.6 min | +8.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Apple Valley?
16 census tracts lie mostly in Apple Valley, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $37,147 (Tract 97.27) to $106,205 (Tract 97.24).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 97.09San Bernardino County | 6,714 | $60,427 |
| Tract 97.13San Bernardino County | 6,267 | $64,440 |
| Tract 97.21San Bernardino County | 5,913 | $55,250 |
| Tract 97.23San Bernardino County | 5,852 | $105,652 |
| Tract 97.12San Bernardino County | 6,504 | $58,894 |
| Tract 121.01San Bernardino County | 7,399 | $77,143 |
| Tract 97.25San Bernardino County | 4,889 | $90,441 |
| Tract 97.27San Bernardino County | 4,844 | $37,147 |
| Tract 97.17San Bernardino County | 4,281 | $90,909 |
| Tract 97.14San Bernardino County | 4,179 | $86,406 |
| Tract 97.24San Bernardino County | 4,165 | $106,205 |
| Tract 97.18San Bernardino County | 3,749 | $58,387 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Apple Valley) · Census block assignment files
How does Apple Valley compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Apple Valley is the 515th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 117th-most populous of 483 in California.
Apple Valley ranks 794th of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 117th | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 195th | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 749th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 794th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 738th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 757th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 730th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 231st | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 725th | 988 |
| Median age | 716th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 452nd | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 624th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 70th | 1,069 |
Apple Valley's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Apple Valley with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Apple Valley?
7 of the 57 figures for Apple Valley on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Apple Valley are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Apple Valley.