French Valley, CA — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Riverside County · California
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for French Valley based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
42,550
2023 ACS
Median Income
$132,605
2023
Median Home Value
$637,800
2023
Median Rent
$3,016
2023
Median Age
33.8
Unemployment
6.7%
Cost of Living Index
227.8
100 = national avg
French Valley is a city in Riverside County, California, with a population of 42,550 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. French Valley is one of the communities in California.
The median household income in French Valley is $132,605, and the median home value is $637,800. The cost of living index is 227.8 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $3,016 per month. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, and the median age is 33.8 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
42,550
Male
21,042
49.5%
Female
21,508
50.5%
Median Age
33.8
Age Distribution
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
20.9%
High School or Higher
33.3%
Foreign Born
13.3%
Veterans
8.0%
Married
43.1%
Avg Household Size
3.8
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.631
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
45.6%
Foreign Born
13.3%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
29.6%
12,612 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
70.4%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
39,617
English Only
77.8%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
4,800 speakers
Limited English
6.8%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
93.2%
Limited English Proficiency
6.8%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
3,393
8.0% of population
Disability Rate
64.7%
2,195 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$84,758
Unemployment Rate
6.9%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
3,068
90.4%
Female Veterans
325
9.6%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$84,758
Non-Veteran Income
$44,726
Difference
$40,032
89.5% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
2,195
Without Disability
1,198
Disability Rate
64.7%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
17,573
#1 Ancestry
German
7.3% (3,094)
#2 Ancestry
Irish
6.2% (2,638)
#3 Ancestry
English
5.7% (2,408)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
11,155
Family Households
10,000
89.6%
Married Couples
7,729
69.3%
Non-Family Households
1,155
10.4%
Single Mother Households
1,323
11.9%
Single Father Households
948
8.5%
Living Alone
529
4.7%
Children Under 18
Total Children
12,544
In Married Couple
9,495
75.7%
With Single Mother
1,582
12.6%
With Single Father
1,467
11.7%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$134,811
Married Couple Income
$140,968
Single Mother Income
$101,544
Single Father Income
$104,710
Avg Family Size
3.8
Avg Non-Family Size
3.9
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
1,589
Grandparents Responsible
356
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$132,605
+81% vs national
Per Capita Income
$41,363
+11% vs national
Poverty Rate
4.8%
-65% vs national
Gini Index
0.3249
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
6.7%
+28% vs national
SNAP Recipients
5.0%
of households
How French Valley Compares
French Valley vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. French Valley is highlighted.
Median Household Income
French Valley, CA has a median household income of $132,605, making it the 1,971st highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that French Valley has a higher median household income than 93% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
French Valley, CA has a per capita income of $41,363, making it the 7,785th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that French Valley has a higher per capita income than 72% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
French Valley, CA has a poverty rate of 4.8%, making it the 24,139th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that French Valley has a higher poverty rate than 23% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
French Valley, CA has a unemployment rate of 6.7%, making it the 7,860th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that French Valley has a higher unemployment rate than 75% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
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Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
6.7%
-12% vs CA avg
Labor Force
19,265
Employed
17,502
Mean Commute
35 min
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
33.3%
of adults 25+
Median Age
33.8
Work from Home
15.3%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Registered Nurses
Top Median Wage
$130.2K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
227.8
100 = national avg
+127.8 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$100,225
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$236,895
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$1,777
per month
2 Bedroom
$2,201
per month
The median household income in French Valley, CA is $132,605, which is 81.1% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $41,363. The poverty rate of 4.8% is lower than the CA state average of 13.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3249, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, compared to the state average of 7.6%. The labor force is 19,265. 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 35 minutes, with 15.3% working from home. About 71.6% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 227.8, which is 127.8% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 332.8. A single adult needs to earn approximately $100,225 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$683,500
Median List Price
$721,244
Price Per Sq Ft
$282
Days on Market
69
Active Inventory
103
Months of Supply
4.5
Balanced market
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
47.8%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
26.2%
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.1%
Seller's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
23
New Listings
58
Pending Sales
42
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$282
Median List $/SF
$265
House Price IndexFHFA
How much have housing prices increased in French Valley, CA? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area, home prices have risen 557.1% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 60.9%. The 10-year growth rate is 102.9%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 50.2%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 6.5%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA housing market rather than French Valley alone.
Metro area: Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
French Valley vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. French Valley is highlighted.
Median Home Value
French Valley, CA has a median home value of $637,800, making it the 1,842nd highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that French Valley has a higher median home value than 93% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
French Valley, CA has a median rent of $3,016, making it the 319th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that French Valley has a higher median rent than 99% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
French Valley, CA has a price per square foot of $282, making it the 4,124th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that French Valley has a higher price per square foot than 80% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
French Valley, CA has a rent burden of 27.3%, making it the 2,171st highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that French Valley has a higher rent burden than 90% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$637,800
Median Rent
$3,016
Total Housing Units
11,539
Vacancy Rate
3.3%
Owner Occupied
84.5%
Renter Occupied
15.5%
Median Property Tax
$7,055
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$3,015
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$7,055
per year
Effective Tax Rate
1.11%
of home value
Median Home Value
$637,800
Estimated Mean Tax
$7,093
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($7,055) by the median home value ($637,800). In French Valley, CA, this works out to an effective rate of 1.11%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in French Valley, CA is $683,500 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 69 days on the market. 47.8% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 4.5 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $282. The median rent is $3,016 per month (Census ACS). About 84.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 2009. There are 11,539 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $7,055. The effective tax rate is 1.11%, above the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for French Valley. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
99.9
Very High
Expected Annual Loss
99.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
33.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
13.0
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
64
Public Assistance
$166.5M
Individual Assistance
$2.5M
Most Common Type
Fire
36 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Fire → | Fire | Sep 2024 | — | — |
| Hawarden Fire → | Fire | Jul 2024 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Hilary → | Hurricane | Nov 2023 | $18.4M | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Wind… → | Severe Storm(s) | Apr 2023 | $52K | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… → | Flood | Jan 2023 | — | — |
| Fairview Fire → | Fire | Sep 2022 | — | — |
| Blue Ridge Fire → | Fire | Oct 2020 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $90.7M | $2.3M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| 46 Fire → | Fire | Oct 2019 | — | — |
| Hill Fire → | Fire | Oct 2019 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… → | Severe Storm | May 2019 | $27.2M | — |
| Holy Fire → | Fire | Aug 2018 | — | — |
| Cranston Fire → | Fire | Jul 2018 | — | — |
| Wildfires → | Fire | Dec 2017 | — | — |
| Canyon 2 Fire → | Fire | Oct 2017 | — | — |
| Canyon Fire → | Fire | Sep 2017 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… → | Flood | Mar 2017 | $3.2M | — |
| Silver Fire → | Fire | Aug 2013 | — | — |
| Falls Fire → | Fire | Aug 2013 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 67 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1,634
Total Claims Paid
$21,146,787
Avg Claim Payout
$12,942
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
57
Federal Funding
$12,780,404
Properties Protected
115
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.42
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 300.2: Vegetation Management - Wildfire | 10 | $951,248 |
| 401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures | 5 | $586,673 |
| 93.3: Tribal Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 4 | $91,947 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 3 | $602,330 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 3 | $239,885 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
French Valley has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, earthquake, landslide. The area has had 64 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (36 declarations). 1,634 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $166,484,369 in public assistance recovery funding. $2,524,904 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 57 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
33.2%
2.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.5%
1.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.2%
2.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
3.7pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
33.7%
Arthritis
20.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.7%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
16.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.5%
Loneliness
35.8%
Lack of Support
26.7%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
27.0%
Mobility
10.9%
Cognitive
13.2%
Hearing
4.5%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
2.8%
Independent Living
6.7%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
French Valley has an obesity rate of 33.2%, which is 2.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.5%, 1.0pp below the national average. About 6.9% of adults lack health insurance. 71.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.4 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.7 mi
Loma Linda University Medical ...
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta | 2.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes |
| Temecula Valley Hospital | 7.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Hemet Global Medical Center | 10.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | Yes |
| Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital | 14.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Riverside University Health System-Medical Center | 21.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Mean Commute
35 min
+50% vs national
Drive Alone
71.6%
-9% vs national
Public Transit
0.4%
-57% vs national
Work From Home
15.3%
+65% vs national
Carpool
9.9%
Walk
1.6%
How French Valley's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
The average commute in French Valley, CA is 35 minutes, which is 49.6% above the national average of 23 minutes. 71.6% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 15.3% work from home, which is above the CA state average of 14.0%. 9.9% of workers carpool. 1.6% walk to work.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
98.5%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
91.5%
of households
No Internet
0.6%
of households
Total Households
11,155
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
99.7%
of households
Smartphone
97.0%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
95.4%
of households
Tablet
85.6%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
32.0¢
per kWh
+68% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Commercial Rate
25.5¢
per kWh
+65% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Industrial Rate
21.5¢
per kWh
+81% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$161
residential
+10% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
87% above the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in California averages 32.0¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $161. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
French Valley vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
98.5% of households in French Valley have broadband internet access. 91.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 0.6% of households have no internet access.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. French Valley is located in Riverside County, CA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in French Valley.
Election Overview
Source: Riverside County (2024)2024 Winner
Republican
Dem Votes
451,782
48.0%
GOP Votes
463,677
49.3%
Total Votes
940,405
Margin
R+1.3%
Shift from 2020
R+9.2pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 451,782 | 463,677 | 940,405 | 48.0% | 49.3% | R+1.3 |
| 2020 | 527,945 | 448,702 | 996,156 | 53.0% | 45.0% | D+8.0 |
| 2016 | 339,145 | 309,514 | 683,612 | 49.6% | 45.3% | D+4.3 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Riverside County recorded 940,405 total votes. Republicans won the county with 49.3% of the vote compared to 48.0% for Democrats, a margin of R+1.3%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+9.2pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Riverside County has shifted 5.6 percentage points toward Republicans.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
8
Total Population
394,409
Avg Median Income
$100,542
Avg Home Value
$537,975
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92545 | 45,771 | $59,575 | $334,900 | $1,778 | 29.8 |
| 92563 | 77,860 | $118,519 | $615,700 | $2,588 | 22.6 |
| 92584 | 57,551 | $113,470 | $562,100 | $2,301 | 29.1 |
| 92586 | 19,391 | $53,991 | $338,200 | $1,660 | 6.5 |
| 92591 | 41,673 | $107,312 | $649,900 | $2,196 | 17.2 |
| 92592 | 80,933 | $132,475 | $664,000 | $2,580 | 110.1 |
| 92595 | 34,505 | $98,132 | $523,500 | $2,042 | 21.6 |
| 92596 | 36,725 | $120,860 | $615,500 | $2,573 | 57.9 |
French Valley, CA has 8 ZIP codes with a combined population of 394,409. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $100,542. The average median home value is $537,975. The average median monthly rent is $2,215.
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