Victorville

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Victorville, CA

Area Guide

Enjoy the tranquility of the open desert in this California suburb

Suburb Shopping Scenic Desert Affordable

Victorville, nestled in California's High Desert region, combines suburban living with desert landscapes. Located at the southwestern edge of the Mojave Desert, this community includes established neighborhoods in Old Town and residential areas around Spring Valley Lake. The rental market remains steady, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,427 monthly and two-bedroom units around $1,652. Compared to many California cities, Victorville offers more affordable housing options.

Located 81 miles northeast of Los Angeles, Victorville provides convenient access to metropolitan amenities while maintaining its desert community atmosphere. The historic Route 66 corridor in Old Town features the Route 66 Museum, celebrating the area's transportation heritage. The city benefits from educational opportunities at Victor Valley College and employment options at the Southern California Logistics Airport. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the Mojave River corridor's walking trails and natural areas. The desert climate brings sunshine most of the year, though temperatures can vary significantly between seasons. Film buffs might appreciate knowing that screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz wrote early drafts of "Citizen Kane" at the historic Kemper Campbell Ranch, adding to Victorville's connection to Hollywood history.

Rent Trends

As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in Victorville, CA is $540 for a studio, $1,384 for one bedroom, $1,622 for two bedrooms, and $1,861 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Victorville has decreased by -1.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,384/month
690 Sq Ft
House
$2,427/month
1,667 Sq Ft
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Transportation

34

Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

23

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

36

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Discovery School Of The Arts

Public

Grades K-6

911 Students

Galileo Academy 101

Public

Grades K-6

692 Students

Gus Franklin

Public

Grades K-5

549 Students

Endeavour School Of Exploration

Public

Grades K-6

691 Students

Challenger School Of Sports And Fitness

Public

Grades K-6

892 Students

University Preparatory

Public

Grades 7-12

1,120 Students

Cobalt Institute Of Math And Science Academy

Public

Grades 7-12

1,137 Students

Melva Davis Academy Of Excellence

Public

Grades 6-8

827 Students

Imogene Garner Hook Junior High

Public

Grades 7-8

1,000 Students

Lakeview Leadership Academy

Public

Grades 7-12

1,163 Students

University Preparatory

Public

Grades 7-12

1,120 Students

Cobalt Institute Of Math And Science Academy

Public

Grades 7-12

1,137 Students

Silverado High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,175 Students

Victor Valley High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,045 Students

Lakeview Leadership Academy

Public

Grades 7-12

1,163 Students

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.