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Hidden Valley Lake, CA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Hidden Valley Lake - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

5,896
Residents
$72,365
Median income
$394,900
Median home
$1,549
Median rent (state)

Hidden Valley Lake - the verdict

Hidden Valley Lake ranks in the 53rd percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

53rd
percentile, household income
77th
percentile, home value
61st
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Hidden Valley Lake, CA

5,896 people live in Hidden Valley Lake, California - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Hidden Valley Lake brings in $72,365 a year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 8.3%. Typical homes in Hidden Valley Lake are valued around $394,900, and the median resident age is 50.9 years. About 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 43.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The city is served by 1 public schools according to NCES Common Core of Data.

California carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, California scores 110.7 (Well Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,549 per month statewide. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in California run around $275, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 93.0 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

5,896 residents

Census ACS 2023 - California

Median Household Income

$72,365 /yr

Poverty 8.3%

Cost of Living Index (state)

110.7 (US=100)

Well Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, California average

How does Hidden Valley Lake compare to other US cities?

Hidden Valley Lake measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 53% higher than other cities
Home value 77% pricier than other cities
Median rent 61% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Hidden Valley Lake against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to California only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

California-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Hidden Valley Lake toward the bottom of California's cities

Among the 1,458 California cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Hidden Valley Lake ranks #1,098 - the 24th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Hidden Valley Lake only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#883 of 1,338
34th percentile in California
Median Gross Rent
#1,098 of 1,458
24th percentile in California
Median Home Value
#873 of 1,343
35th percentile in California
Poverty Rate
#589 of 1,450
59th percentile in California
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#751 of 1,458
48th percentile in California

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within California only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

53rdIncome percentile

53rd percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Hidden Valley Lake's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$394,900 23rd percentile more affordable than 23% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Hidden Valley Lake $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Hidden Valley Lake, CA Hidden Valley Lake, CA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Hidden Valley Lake, CA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Hidden Valley Lake, CA median $72,365/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Hidden Valley Lake, CA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Hidden Valley Lake, CA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 24.9%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 8.3%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 43.7%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
5,896
Median Income
$72,365
Median Home Value
$394,900
Median Age
50.9
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Labor force participation
43.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
24.9%

Schools

Total Schools
1
Public schools in this city

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
64.6%
Carpool
12.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
2.1%
Work from Home
18.4%
Other
2.9%

Based on 2,049 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for California - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$150
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$70
avg/month
Total Utilities
$275
estimated/month

Estimates reflect California state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a California state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Hidden Valley Lake sits in

Cost of Living Index
110.7
Well Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,549/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
93.0 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

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Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Hidden Valley Lake's 5,896 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Old Tappan, NJ
5,896 people
Krum, TX
5,896 people
Metropolis, IL
5,898 people
Stroudsburg, PA
5,898 people
Hempstead, TX
5,899 people
Crawfordville, FL
5,892 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Hidden Valley Lake's $72,365 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Ravenel, SC
$72,365 median income
Spring Valley, NV
$72,364 median income
Hahnville, LA
$72,361 median income
Jeromesville, OH
$72,361 median income
Morris, IL
$72,357 median income
Dennis, OK
$72,375 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Hidden Valley Lake, CA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Hidden Valley Lake, CA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 81.6% 6.6% 10.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 13.8% White 81.6% Black or African American 0.9% Asian 0.3% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 6.6% Two or more races 10.6% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Hidden Valley Lake compares to nearby California cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Hidden Valley Lake (this city) 5,896 $72,365
Bonadelle Ranchos 5,879 $132,292
Lemoore Station 5,847 $65,781
Lucerne Valley 5,946 $50,330
Census ACS 5-year FIPS CA NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Hidden Valley Lake, CA?

What is the population of Hidden Valley Lake, CA? +

The population of Hidden Valley Lake, CA stands at 5,896 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Hidden Valley Lake, CA? +

Median annual household income in Hidden Valley Lake runs $72,365, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Hidden Valley Lake? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Hidden Valley Lake; the closest available measure is the California state average, a cost of living index of 110.7 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within California vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Hidden Valley Lake, CA? +

A typical home in Hidden Valley Lake is worth $394,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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