Apple Valley, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Apple Valley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 69,267 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 898.7 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.92% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.0 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 23,561 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Apple Valley grew by 16.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 71,411 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Apple Valley has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Apple Valley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,193 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.10% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.8% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Apple Valley is about 29% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Apple Valley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $297,248 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,392 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.5% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Apple Valley is about 17.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,392 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Apple Valley spend about 51 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 211 hours, about 8.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Apple Valley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.3 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 50.7 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 211 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,547 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.6% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 16,996 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,450 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Apple Valley is 25 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Apple Valley has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Apple Valley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.6% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.02 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Apple Valley has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Apple Valley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.4 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.7% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.0% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Apple Valley, California.
What is the population of Apple Valley, California?
The population of Apple Valley, California is 69,267, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Apple Valley, California?
The population density of Apple Valley, California is 898.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Apple Valley, California?
The median household income in Apple Valley, California is $68,193, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Apple Valley, California?
The median home price in Apple Valley, California is $297,248, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Apple Valley, California?
The unemployment rate in Apple Valley, California is 8.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.