Simi 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 | Simi Valley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 104,463 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2472.6 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.56% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.2 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 37,322 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Simi Valley grew by 7.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 105,897 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Simi Valley has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Simi Valley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $112,888 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.64% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Simi Valley is about 17% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Simi Valley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $638,476 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,490 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 72.2% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Simi Valley is about 21.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,490 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Simi Valley spend about 53 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 221 hours, about 9.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Simi Valley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.5 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 53.1 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 221 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,857 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 16.6% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 28,099 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,041 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Simi Valley is 27 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
Simi Valley has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Simi Valley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.9% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.81 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Simi Valley has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Simi Valley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.6 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.8% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.7% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Simi Valley, California.
What is the population of Simi Valley, California?
The population of Simi Valley, California is 104,463, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Simi Valley, California?
The population density of Simi Valley, California is 2472.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Simi Valley, California?
The median household income in Simi Valley, California is $112,888, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Simi Valley, California?
The median home price in Simi Valley, California is $638,476, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Simi Valley, California?
The unemployment rate in Simi Valley, California is 4.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.