Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
23%
Yucca Valley
Yucca Valley, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$955
Population
23,648
Renter Mix
34% Rent
Savor this desert town’s natural beauty and recreational opportunities
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Located in the Mojave Desert of southern California, Yucca Valley is known as the gateway to Joshua Tree National Park. Consequently, Yucca Valley is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise—from the excellent trails and rock climbing in and around Joshua Tree National Park to skiing and snowboarding in nearby Big Bear. Yucca Valley is also convenient to off-roading opportunities in the Johnson Valley and watersports on the Colorado River.
Golfing options range from Yucca Valley’s own Hawk’s Landing Golf Club to the many resort communities in Palm Springs. Locals and visitors alike enjoy antiquing in Old Town Yucca Valley, exploring the exhibits and programs at the Hi-Desert Nature Museum, and touring the Old Western movie set Pioneertown.
Yucca Valley also offers plenty of artistic amenities such as theatrical performances, art shows, studio tours, and cultural events. Options for roadtrips from Yucca Valley are plentiful with Los Angeles just two hours away and Las Vegas about three hours away.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$63,818
Average: $81,265
Education
4,198
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,956
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Yucca Valley has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Yucca Valley, CA is $955 for one bedroom, $989 for two bedrooms, and $1,111 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Yucca Valley has increased by 5.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$955/month
560 Sq Ft
House
$2,418/month
1,407 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Yucca Valley, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Not Bikeable
Bikeability
10
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
545 Students
Public
Grades K-5
401 Students
Public
Grades K-5
586 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
647 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,168 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Hi-Desert Nature Museum
- Joshua Tree National Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Palm Springs International
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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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.