Victorville, California Income Statistics
Victorville Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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D
Victorville Well below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Victorville | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $74,243 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $50,268 | $67,742 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 6.6% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 7.5% | 17.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 8.2% | 20.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Victorville is about 25% lower than in California. Income has been growing faster in Victorville (6.6%/yr) than in California (5.6%/yr).
About 8% of adults in Victorville earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the California average of 18%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Victorville, California grew by 59.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $74,243 in 2024. That's an average of about 6.6% per year.
Victorville has been below the U.S. median household income in most years since 2009, but briefly rose above it in 2010 (0.2% higher). In 2024 its income was 7.7% lower.
Income Distribution in Victorville
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Households by income, 2024
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About 12,654 households (35.1% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 23.3% of households in Victorville had an income under $35,000 and 17.1% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Victorville has a larger share of households earning $50,000 to $74,999 (17.4% vs 15.5%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (8.2% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 1,585 | 4.4% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,326 | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2,844 | 7.9% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,650 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3,547 | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6,284 | 17.4% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5,186 | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6,473 | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3,241 | 9.0% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 2,941 | 8.2% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 36,077 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 7,354 residents (7.5% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 10.1% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 25.3% of Victorville residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 29.8% had some income but less than $25,000, and 14.4% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Victorville has a larger share of residents with no personal income (25.3% vs 12.8%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (7.5% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 24,673 | 25.3% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 10,960 | 11.2% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7,225 | 7.4% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10,884 | 11.1% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8,892 | 9.1% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11,129 | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9,843 | 10.1% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6,676 | 6.8% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 7,354 | 7.5% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 97,638 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 25.3% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Victorville
| Metric | Victorville | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.620 | 0.572 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $62,725 | $75,172 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $44,552 | $66,071 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 29.0% | 12.1% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Victorville, it is 0.620, higher than California's 0.572, so income is less evenly distributed here than there, and higher than the US's 0.552, so income is less evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 41% more than women's income in Victorville, California. Over a 35-year career, a 41% wage gap accumulates to roughly $636,055 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Victorville, California has widened from about 25% to 29% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 14% in 2019. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $7,180 since 2009.
Sharply against the trend: the pay gap in Victorville widened by 4.1 points while California's narrowed by 4.3 points.
Employment
| Metric | Victorville | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 10.7% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 8.9% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 30 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 5,839 people are unemployed in Victorville, California.
The average commute time in Victorville is 30 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in California.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Victorville, California has fallen from 15.6% to 10.7% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 16.3% in 2012 and fell as low as 10.0% in 2022.
Victorville has been far above the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024. Even at its closest, in 2022, its rate was 4.7 points higher. The gap has narrowed from 6.9 points in 2011 to 5.5 points in 2024.
Victorville, CA Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
Victorville, CA is the largest of the 4 cities compared here, 129,417 residents against a local median of 71,935. There is no headline here. Every measure below sits within 15% of the median across the nearest cities, which makes Victorville, CA an unremarkable member of its own neighbourhood rather than an outlier in it.
The largest of those small differences is unemployment, 12% above the local median at 10.7% against 9.6%. Victorville, CA has the 4th lowest unemployment of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victorville, CA | 129,417 | $74,243 #1/4 | 6.6%/yr #2/4 | 10.7% #4/4 | 0.620 #4/4 |
| Adelanto, CA | 34,052 | $69,485 | 10.5%/yr | 10.5% | 0.613 |
| Hesperia, CA | 96,827 | $72,280 | 5.9%/yr | 9.6% | 0.592 |
| Apple Valley, CA | 71,935 | $71,473 | 5.1%/yr | 7.7% | 0.586 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Victorville, California has an overall wealth index grade of D, making it somewhat worse than California, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Victorville, California.
How Rich Is Victorville, California?
Victorville has a wealth index grade of D. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a D grade means residents are somewhat worse off than the U.S. average. The median household income is $74,243, about 25% lower than the California average of $99,161.
How fast is household income rising in Victorville, California?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Victorville, California rose 60%, from $46,418 to $74,243. Over the same years, income here lagged behind California as a whole: +60% against +64%.
What was the median household income in Victorville in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Victorville, California was $70,027, up 7% from $65,704 in 2022. The California median that year was $96,718.
What was the median household income in Victorville in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Victorville, California was $54,672. By 2024 it had risen 36% to $74,243.
Is unemployment high in Victorville, California?
Unemployment in Victorville, California is 10.7%, well above the California rate of 6.6%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What is the Gini coefficient in Victorville, California?
The Gini coefficient in Victorville is 0.620. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is higher than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed less equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Victorville, California?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Victorville, California has widened from about 25% to 29% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 14% in 2019. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $7,180 since 2009.
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