Census-designated place · California
Valle Vista, California
Valle Vista, census-designated place, in Riverside County, California. Valle Vista had 18,602 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±2,216). GEOID 0681708.
Residents, 2020-2024
18,602
±2,216 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 16,194
Median household income
$66,825
±$6,338 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$336,200
±$34,912 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,738
±$187 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Valle Vista and what county is it in?
Valle Vista is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Riverside County, California. It covers 6.9 square miles of land, 2,348 residents per square mile in 2020.
Valle Vista 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 Valle Vista, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Valle Vista's population at 18,602 (±2,216). The 2020 Census counted 16,194 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Valle Vista is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Valle Vista | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,602 ±2,216 | 2,478,600 | no clear change |
| Households | 6,060 ±627 | 775,335 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.07 ±0.17 | 3.15 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,463 ±587 | 869,414 | no clear change |
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 Valle Vista?
The median resident of Valle Vista is 35.1 years old; 29.0% are under 18 and 15.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 49.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 41.8%. 17.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Valle Vista | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.1 ±2.4 | 37.0 | −5.0 |
| Under 18 years | 29.0% ±3.5 pts | 24.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.8% ±2.8 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Male | 50.4% ±3.1 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 49.2% ±5.4 pts | 51.3% | +8.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 41.8% ±5.7 pts | 31.0% | −7.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.6% ±2.6 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.6 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±1.0 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 17.5% ±4.2 pts | 21.9% | +6.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 32.6% ±5.2 pts | 42.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.2% ±1.7 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 17.0% ±2.5 pts | 12.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.1% ±2.5 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 77.2% ±3.2 pts | 83.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.5% ±3.6 pts | 25.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.5% ±2.6 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.4% ±2.5 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8% ±1.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
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 Valle Vista earn?
Half of Valle Vista's 6,060 households earn less than $66,825 a year (±$6,338), against $93,074 in Riverside County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 it was $65,629 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Valle Vista | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,825 ±$6,338 | $93,074 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $91,129 ±$12,245 | $118,890 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,465 ±$3,699 | $38,317 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.7% ±5.0 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.4% ±9.8 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.2% ±4.3 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% ±1.6 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.2% ±2.2 pts | 93.6% | – |
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 Valle Vista?
Owners occupy 73.9% of Valle Vista's occupied homes and renters 26.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $336,200 by its owner (±$34,912). The median renter pays $1,738 a month including utilities, and 43.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Valle Vista | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $336,200 ±$34,912 | $557,300 | +$109,014 |
| Median gross rent | $1,738 ±$187 | $1,901 | +$294 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.1% ±11.6 pts | 48.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,916 ±$151 | $2,583 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.9% ±4.9 pts | 69.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.1% ±4.9 pts | 30.9% | – |
| Housing units | 6,463 ±587 | 869,414 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5% ±1.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 54.0% ±5.9 pts | 68.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 38.2% ±5.6 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.2% ±2.7 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.8% ±1.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.4% ±1.2 pts | 4.3% | – |
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 do people in Valle Vista work and get to work?
76.1% of Valle Vista's workers drive alone and 10.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 37.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.7%.
| Measure | Valle Vista | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.3% ±3.6 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.7% ±3.0 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.1% ±5.0 pts | 73.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.7% ±3.1 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.4% ±1.0 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.0% ±4.3 pts | 12.3% | +7.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 37.9 min ±3.1 | 33.8 min | no clear change |
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 Valle Vista?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Valle Vista, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $47,781 (Tract 437.01) to $78,214 (Tract 437.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 437.01Riverside County | 4,491 | $47,781 |
| Tract 437.03Riverside County | 3,495 | $54,500 |
| Tract 437.02Riverside County | 5,064 | $78,214 |
| Tract 9415Riverside County | 4,873 | $73,882 |
| Tract 433.04Riverside County | 9,290 | $109,080 |
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 Valle Vista) · Census block assignment files
How does Valle Vista compare with other places in California?
Valle Vista ranks 827th of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 369th | 1,076 |
| Residents per square mile | 544th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 827th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 779th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 864th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 571st | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 228th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 794th | 988 |
| Median age | 788th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 364th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 612th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 110th | 1,069 |
Valle Vista's figures with every place in California (CSV)
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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 Valle Vista?
11 of the 57 figures for Valle Vista 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 Valle Vista 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' school search.