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Victorville, CA

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

135,983
Residents
$70,663
Median income
$342,500
Median home
$3,236
Median rent (state)

Victorville - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Victorville lands in the 50th percentile for household income and the 14th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

50th
percentile, household income
71st
percentile, home value
98th
percentile, median rent
14th
percentile, safety
📝 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: Victorville, CA

California's Victorville is a mid-sized U.S. city, with 135,983 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Victorville households earn a median of $70,663 annually, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 16.4%. Victorville's housing stock carries a median value of $342,500, and the median resident age is 32.0 years. About 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 50.2% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 461 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Growing), up 5% from five years earlier. Victorville's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: per-100,000 total crime stands at 3144.5 in FBI UCR data, above the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA puts Victorville's yearly average temperature at 61.9°F with 5.6 inches of precipitation per year.

California carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 110.7 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Well Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $3,236 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts California's average monthly utility costs around $275 (state average). On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 99.8 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

135,983 residents

Census ACS 2023 - California

Median Household Income

$70,663 /yr

Poverty 16.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

110.7 (US=100)

Well Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, California average

How does Victorville compare to other US cities?

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

Household income 50% higher than other cities
Home value 71% pricier than other cities
Median rent 98% pricier than other cities
Safety 14% safer than other cities

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

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to California alone, Victorville ranks #372 of 441 California cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Victorville's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in California, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

50thIncome percentile
14thSafety percentile

50th percentile nationally for median household income · 14th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Victorville's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Victorville's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 27 Avg. percentile National median
Victorville's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Victorville's home value compares nationally

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

$342,500 29th percentile more affordable than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $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. Victorville $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 - Victorville, CA Victorville, CA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Victorville, 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 Victorville, CA median $70,663/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%
Victorville, 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 Victorville, CA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 12.4%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 16.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 50.2%

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

Population
135,983
Median Income
$70,663
Median Home Value
$342,500
Median Age
32.0
Poverty Rate
16.4%
Labor force participation
50.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
3144.5
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
1015.6
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2128.9
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
61.9°F
Annual Precipitation
5.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"

Schools

Total Schools
39
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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130,000 residents135,000 residents140,000 residents145,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 134,647 residents 141,395 residents ▲ +5.0%
Victorville's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Growing
Total Permits (2024)
461
housing units authorized
Single-Family
461
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
3.4
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 439
2020 504
2021 642
2022 578
2023 509
2024 461

Permit volume increased 5% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
76.0%
Carpool
13.2%
Public Transit
1.0%
Walk
0.3%
Work from Home
8.2%
Other
1.3%

Based on 49,161 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 Victorville sits in

Cost of Living Index
110.7
Well Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$3,236/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
99.8 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in California

Pasadena
136,462 people
Orange
138,723 people
Fullerton
141,278 people
Visalia
142,649 people
Santa Clara
129,239 people
Torrance
143,499 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Victorville's 135,983 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Miramar, FL
135,986 people
Elizabeth, NJ
135,887 people
Stamford, CT
135,806 people
Dayton, OH
136,741 people
Cedar Rapids, IA
136,859 people
Kent, WA
135,015 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Victorville's $70,663 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Humboldt, IA
$70,661 median income
Fitchburg, MA
$70,659 median income
Idalou, TX
$70,655 median income
Ama, LA
$70,652 median income
Lacona, IA
$70,647 median income
Carolina Forest, SC
$70,647 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Victorville, 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 Victorville, CA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 36.5% 17.1% 17.3% 22.8% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 55.3% White 36.5% Black or African American 17.1% Asian 4.4% American Indian 1.6% Native Hawaiian 0.3% Some other race 17.3% Two or more races 22.8% 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 Victorville 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
Victorville (this city) 135,983 $70,663
Pasadena 136,462 $103,778
Orange 138,723 $116,945
Fullerton 141,278 $104,219
Census ACS 5-year FIPS CA FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Victorville, CA?

What is the population of Victorville, CA? +

135,983 people live in Victorville, CA according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Victorville, CA? +

Victorville households earn a median of $70,663 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Victorville? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Victorville; 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.

Is Victorville, CA safe? +

Victorville has a total crime rate of 3144.5 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Victorville, CA? +

A typical home in Victorville is worth $342,500, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Victorville? +

The average annual temperature in Victorville runs 61.9°F, 5.6 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, 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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