Victorville, CA Local Data & Statistics

State: CA

Total population: 137,627 Household income: $74,410 Rent: $1,618

Overview

Total population

137,627

Rent

$1,618

Year built

1994

Household income

$74,410

Per capita income

$28,578

Poverty rate

18.4%

Unemployment rate

6.7%

Household size

3.5 persons

Rent over 30% of income

59.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available, with the exception of the unemployment rate, which is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). ACS 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

California

Total population

137,627

Adults over 25

82,401

Total households

38,136

Household size

3.5 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$74,410

Per capita income

$28,578

Poverty rate

18.4%

Unemployment rate

6.7%

Rent over 30% of income

59.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Housing

Rent

$1,618

Year built

1994

Households that rent

39.4%

Households that own

60.6%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.9

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Race

White

28.8%

Black

15.5%

Asian

4.1%

Two or more races

30.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

58.7%

Not Hispanic or Latino

41.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Commute

Commute rate

91.3%

Commute time to work

40 mins

Work from home

8.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Education

Less than high school

42.7%

High school graduate or GED

31.7%

Some college or associate degree

12.9%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

12.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Comparison of Victorville, CA with: California United States

Victorville, CA

Total population137,627

Rent$1,618

Year built1994

Household income$74,410

Per capita income$28,578

Poverty rate18.4%

Unemployment rate6.7%

California State

Total population39,287,377

Rent$2,036

Year built1976

Household income$99,122

Per capita income$49,513

Poverty rate12%

Unemployment rate5.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	CityVictorville, CA	StateCalifornia	CountryUnited States
Total population	137,627	39,287,377	334,922,499
Rent	$1,618	$2,036	$1,413
Year built	1994	1976	1980
Household income	$74,410	$99,122	$80,734
Per capita income	$28,578	$49,513	$44,673
Poverty rate	18.4%	12%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	6.7%	5.3%	4%

View the complete comparison of Victorville, CA, California and United States →

Summary for Victorville, CA

Victorville is located in California.

Rent & Income

In Victorville, the typical monthly rent is $1,618 and the typical household income is $74,410. Rent here is lower than California and higher than the U.S., and household income is lower than both California and the U.S. The estimated poverty rate is 18.4%, which is higher than in both California and national.

Housing & Affordability

This area is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 39.4% of households. About 59.3% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Only about 12.8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, indicating lower levels of formal education. The local unemployment rate is 6.7%, which is higher than both California and the national rate.

Victorville, CA — Rent vs Household Income

Victorville, CA — Poverty vs Unemployment

How Victorville, CA compares in California (180 places)

Metric	This place	Rank	Starts from	Statewide range
Rent	$1,618	25 / 180	from lower rent	$1,148 – $3,501
Household income	$74,410	160 / 180	from higher income	$57,719 – $234,707
Poverty rate	18.4%	173 / 180	from lower poverty	4.1% – 26.5%
Unemployment rate	6.7%	166 / 180	from lower unemployment	2.9% – 18.2%

Rankings are calculated among cities and communities in California with total population > 50,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for Victorville, CA

Rent

In rent comparisons, Victorville comes in 25th out of 180 large places. Across California, rents vary from $1,148 in Porterville, CA to $3,501 in Cupertino, CA.

Household income

Looking at household income, Victorville places 160th out of 180 significant areas. Incomes across California range between $57,719 in Hemet, CA and $234,707 in Cupertino, CA.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty, Victorville ranks 173rd out of 180 large places. Statewide poverty rates range from 4.1% in Cupertino, CA to 26.5% in Davis, CA.

Unemployment rate

Victorville places 166th among 180 large communities for unemployment. Statewide figures run from 2.9% to 18.2%.

💰 Rent in Victorville, CA (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,618 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing, including the apartment or home and essential utilities such as heat, water, and electricity. Even when utilities are billed separately, an estimated average cost for utilities is included, in line with the U.S. Census Bureau’s (ACS) definition of gross rent.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in Victorville, CA

Annual Household Income: $74,410

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in this area — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in Victorville, CA

Estimated Rate: 18.4%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in Victorville, CA

In Victorville, CA, households that rent: 15,032 (39.4%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this area?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	15,032	39.4%
Owner-Occupied	23,104	60.6%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in Victorville, CA

In Victorville, CA, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 8,915 (59.3%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	8,915	59.3%
Other renter households	6,117	40.7%
Total renter households	15,032	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in this area are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in Victorville, CA

Less than High School: 35,154 people (42.7%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 26,087 people (31.7%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 10,643 people (12.9%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 10,517 people (12.8%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 82,401

📊 Unemployment Rate in Victorville, CA

Estimated Rate: 6.7%

💡 What does Unemployment Rate mean?

Definition: The unemployment rate is the percentage of people in the labor force who do not have a job but are actively looking for one.

Labor Force = Employed + Unemployed (aged 16+ and actively participating in the workforce).

Formula: (Unemployed ÷ Labor Force) × 100

Does NOT include: People who are retired, students not looking for work, homemakers, or otherwise not seeking employment.

Example: If there are 1000 people in the labor force and 80 are unemployed, then the unemployment rate is 8%.

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Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.