Apple Valley, CA, USA, 2014
Apple Valley’s story
77 years in pictures
Census counts: 6,702 in 1970, 75,791 in 2020. The archive holds 30 old photos and papers going back to 2014 and 2 maps from 1953 on.
- 1949Apple Valley is settled
Apple ValleyCA
Trash & recyclingPopulation
75,247
2025 Census estimate · −0.7% since 2020
Typical home
$432K
+1.3% in a year
Household income
$70K
median
Median age
36.5
years
Jobs based here
14,467
A commuter town
TownGrade
D−
#721 of 841 in CA
Is Apple Valley a good place to live?
Apple Valley grades D− overall, 721st of 841 graded towns in California, mostly because of incomes. The median household income is $70K, and 17% of residents live below the poverty line. What it does well: it is more walkable than 62% of U.S. towns. Apple Valley’s average trip to work is 41 minutes, above both California’s towns (28 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Only 12 of California’s 1,063 towns score lower on history. Apple Valley's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 93% of U.S. towns.
What makes Apple Valley stand out
Where Apple Valley beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
Get outside
272 miles of trails in Apple Valley
1.1% of the town is conserved land, across 16 parks and preserves.
3
Mojave Narrows Regional Park135 acres
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
How Apple Valley grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within California), ordered by how far Apple Valley is from typical.
Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listDOpen →Cost of livingC−Open →Jobs & incomeC−Open →HealthVictor Valley Global Medical Center 4.7 miles awayCOpen →SchoolsC+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 9.6 of 20; 4.9% of households have no car; 1.2% of workers walk, bike or ride transitBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1% conserved landB−Open →History10 notable people born hereD−Open →Civic life2.2 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsDOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 97° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market45 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 36.5; 19% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Apple Valley: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Apple Valley, and how to reach them.
PowerSouthern California Edison31.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterLiberty Utilities (Av Ranchos) Corp.No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpHousehold Hazardous Waste (H.H.W.) facilityDrop-offTown site
SchoolsVictor Valley Union High School DistrictApple Valley Unified School District2 districts serve Apple Valley; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn California you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSan Bernardino Registrar of VotersSan Bernardino County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2025
ZIP codes92307, 9230892307 51% · 92308 49%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Apple Valley.
Apple Valley has more 90° days than nearly all U.S. towns, but it has commutes longer than most of California.
OutdoorsB−
1.1% of Apple Valley is conserved land
272 miles of trail in 16 parks and preserves. The trail density in Apple Valley is 3.6 miles per square mile. The biggest park or preserve is Mojave Narrows Regional Park, at 135 acres.
#49for trails in CA
| Apple Valley | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 3.6 miles per square mile | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 1.1% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
1.1%
conserved · 557 of 49,109 acres
272 mi
of trails · 3.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Civic Center Park | 1.1 mi | 18 |
| 2. James A. Woody Park | 1 mi | 23 |
| 3. Mojave Narrows Regional Park | — | 135 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsC+
Apple Valley’s public schools trail 65% of California districts
Its public schools are run by the Apple Valley Unified school district. Three of its 18 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
35%of CA districts it outscoresC+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sitting Bull AcademyLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–8 | Grades K–8 | 1,695 | – |
| Apple Valley HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 2,211 | – |
| Academy for Academic ExcellenceTop results in townGrades K–12 | Grades K–12 | 1,489 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within CA on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade D
Very high risk in Apple Valley, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 91% of U.S. communities. Since 1998, 21 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Apple Valley.
91risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakes
21
paid flood claims since 1998
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade C−
The typical home in Apple Valley is valued at about $432K
The typical Apple Valley home is worth about $432,000, up 1.3% in a year, 43% below the California typical home. Apple Valley’s median rent is $1,444 a month.
$432KZillow home value
| Apple Valley | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,444 a month | $1,898 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 70% | 64% | 73% |
Typical home value
Apple Valley$432K
California$762K
Market temperature
45
days on market
100.7%
sale-to-list price
+1.3%
value change, 1 year
85
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C−
Apple Valley has 0.5 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
The average commute for its 26,814 working residents takes 41.1 minutes, against 28.7 across California. Jobs based here grew from 10,652 in 2013 to 14,467.
Most working residents leave Apple Valley for work: only 15% work in town. Jobs based in Apple Valley grew to 14,467 in 2023, 3,815 more than in 2013. The top destinations are Victorville (12%), Hesperia (6%) and San Bernardino (6%).
15%work in town
| Apple Valley | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 15% | 6.6% | 8% |
| Median household income | $70,000 | $95,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 9.7% | 14% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Apple Valley15%
Victorville12%
Hesperia6%
San Bernardino6%
Los Angeles5%
33 mi
median commute distance
14,467
jobs based in Apple Valley
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B
Walkability grade: more walkable than 62% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthC
On CDC estimates, Apple Valley is less healthy than 71% of U.S. towns
Apple Valley beats the California average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 20. 28% of adults say their health is fair or poor in Apple Valley.
29%healthier than U.S. townsCHealth Grade
| Apple Valley | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 22% | 19% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 16% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 36% | 33% |
32 measures vs. California
0 better12 too close to call20 worse
| What stands out | Apple Valley | CA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 7.7% | 5.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14.6% | 10.6% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.6% | 5.6% |
Victor Valley Global Medical Center
4.7 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
22nd
percentile among CA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Apple Valley has mild winters and hot summers
The Victorville weather station, 5 miles away, records that about 119 days a year reach 90°, more than in 98% of U.S. towns. July afternoons average 96.9°, hotter than in 98% of U.S. towns; January nights average 35.4°.
Apple Valley has mild winters and hot summers, with very little rain. Snow is almost unheard of.
97°summer high
| Apple Valley | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| July high | 97°F | 89°F | 85°F |
| January low | 35°F | 41°F | 22°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter36–60°
Spring46–74°
Summer62–95°
Fall49–79°
Nov 11
typical first frost
Mar 18
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
97°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Safety
Crime reported in Apple Valley
Apple Valley's reported crime rate is below California's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 363 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
| Apple Valley | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 4.9 per 1,000 residents | 2.9 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 13.6 per 1,000 residents | 13.3 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Apple Valley4.9
California4.4
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Apple Valley13.6
California18.2
U.S.15.5
363
violent crimes reported in 2025
1,020
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Apple Valley
20pages on Apple Valley
The big questions
SchoolsC+Behind 65% of CA districts · 18 schoolsSafety4.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthCBetter than CA on 0 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC−$432K typical home · up 1.3% in a yearWork & commuteC−$70K median household income · 14,467 jobs hereNatural hazardsDFEMA risk higher than 91% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Apple Valley
About 6 of every 100 Apple Valley residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across California.
A commuter town
85% of working residents leave Apple Valley for work
Where Apple Valley’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
14,467jobs based in Apple Valley
15%of working residents work in town
33 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Apple Valley
10 notable people were born in Apple Valley.
About Apple Valley
Town in California, United States
Apple Valley is an incorporated town in the Victor Valley of San Bernardino County, California, United States. Its population was 75,791 as of the 2020 United States census. The town is east of and adjoining to the neighboring cities of Victorville and Hesperia, 35 miles (56 km) south of Barstow, and 49 miles (79 km) north of San Bernardino through the Cajon Pass. It was incorporated on November 14, 1988, and is one of the 22 incorporated municipalities in California that use "town" in their names instead of "city".
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1988
- Area
- 75 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,946 ft
- ZIP code
- 92307, 92308
Apple Valley’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Apple Valley.
Spring Valley LakeVictorvilleHesperiaApple Valley
How the neighbors grade
| Town | CA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley | #721 | D− | C− | — | C+ | C |
| Spring Valley Lake | #546 | C− | D | — | C | A− |
| Victorville | #789 | D− | C− | — | C− | C− |
| Hesperia | #740 | D− | C− | — | C+ | C− |
Apple Valley, Spring Valley Lake, Victorville and Hesperia report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Apple Valley with a neighbor →
Questions about Apple Valley
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Apple Valley, CA a good place to live?
Apple Valley grades D− overall, better than 4% of U.S. towns and #721 of 841 in California. It grades C for health and C+ for schools. Hazard risk is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Apple Valley, CA expensive?
Yes. That is 4.8 years of the area's median household income ($89,662 across the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C−.
What is Apple Valley, CA known for?
10 notable people were born here, including Miko Hughes and Megan Jastrab.