Livability Score

60
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D-

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Frontier Café
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Hi-Desert Nature Museum
Museum
Cineplex
Cinema
Yucca Bowl
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (17) F
KFC
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Blimpie
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Del Taco
Fast Food
Quiznos
Fast Food
Algoberto's Taco Shop
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Las Salsas
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Valley Market Liquor
Alcohol
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Five Star Gym
Gym
Sanctuary
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (17) A+
Community Center Park
Park
Youth Sports Park
Park
Brehm Park
Park
Golden Rule Park
Park
Desert Christ Park
Park
Triangle Park
Park
Joshua Drive Park
Park
Hi Desert Park
Park
Essig Park
Park
Paradise Park
Park
North Park
Park
South Park
Park
Machris Park
Park
Shops (22) D-
Fabric Outlet
Fabric
Big Lots
Department Store
Chevron
Convenience Store
Starr Market & Liquor
Convenience Store
Cactus Flower Florist
Florist
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Desert Curios
Gift Shop
99 Cents Only Stores
Discount Store
Verizon
Electronics
Roadhouse Relics
Furniture
ampm
Convenience Store
Rainbow Stew
Gift Shop
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
AT&T
Electronics
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Petco
Pets
Marshalls
Department Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Yucca Valley.
Public Transit Stops (39)
Stops & Stations A+
Atelope Trail & Barberry (Town Hall)
Bus Stop
Hwy 62 & Sage (Arco Station)
Bus Stop
Hwy 62 & Sage (Big Lots)
Bus Stop
Hwy 62 & Dumosa (Bank of America)
Bus Stop
Hwy 62 & Trojan Lane (CA Welcome Center)
Bus Stop
Yucca Trail & Joshua Lane (Post Office)
Bus Stop
Hwy 62 & Grand (Ideal Mall)
Bus Stop
Hwy 62 & Joshua Lane (Chase Bank)
Bus Stop
Hwy 62 & Grand @ Cowboy Corral
Bus Stop
Hwy 62 & Palm (Auto Zone)
Bus Stop
Yucca Valley Transit Center (Yucca Trail & Airway)
Bus Stop
Hwy 62 & Cholla (Cinema 6)
Bus Stop
Hwy 62 & Cholla (Across from Cinema 6)
Bus Stop
Hwy 62 & Park Hill Plaza
Bus Stop
Onaga & Grand (YV High School)
Bus Stop
Hwy 62 & Church St. (Hi Desert Car Wash)
Bus Stop
Church & Pima (DPSS)
Bus Stop
Hwy 62 & Church (YV Physical Therapy)
Bus Stop
Hwy 62 & Warren Vista (McDonalds)
Bus Stop
Hwy 62 & Warren Vista
Bus Stop
Hwy 62 & Acoma (Rib Co.)
Bus Stop
Sunnyslope & Mohawk (Mohawk Apts)
Bus Stop
Hwy 62 & Apache (Yucca Rental)
Bus Stop
Hwy 62 & Bannock (Triangle Market)
Bus Stop
Hwy 62 & Cherokee (Hat Rack Motel)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.3% F
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cost of living D-

The cost of living in Yucca Valley is 109/100 - which is 22% lower than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime D-

Yucca Valley crime rates are 1,818 per 100k, which is 36% lower than California
Property Crime
1,211 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
608 crimes per 100k F
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employment D-

The median income in Yucca Valley is $47,901 - which is 25% lower than California.
Med. Household Income
$47,901 F
Unemployment Rate
6.1% F
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Elliot Romero MD
Doctor
Cal Fire Yucca Valley Fire Station
Fire Station
Dr. Salhotra & Associates
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Yucca Valley home prices are $193,500 - which is 53% lower than California
Home Price
$193,500 B
Home Appreciation Rate
22% A+
Home Affordability
4x (home price to income ratio) D+
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schools F

The Yucca Valley graduation rate is 82% - which is 3% higher than California
School Test Scores
29% F
High School Grad. Rates
82% C-
Elementary Schools (6) F
Custodio Home Academy
Onaga Elementary
Yucca Valley Elementary
Joshua Springs Christian School
Valley Community Chapel School & Daycare
High Schools (4) D-
Custodio Home Academy
Yucca Valley High
Joshua Springs Christian School
Black Rock Alternative/Continuation
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ratings F

Yucca Valley has an overall rating of 26% from 15 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (14)
From AreaVibes C
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Yucca Valley, CA Area Guide

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Yucca Valley Area Facts

  • Yucca Valley has a Livability Score of 60/100, which is considered below average
  • Yucca Valley crime rates are 36% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Yucca Valley is 22% lower than the California average

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Yucca Valley Stinks!! 0.5 rating By yucca13 ( Jul 03, 2016) It is unfortunate that Yucca Valley literally stinks of sewage. Just went to the library and the smell from the Dumosa apartments is overwhelming. It used to be that the Staters near the library and Walmart were the only two places that stunk, now we have three places. I have nev ...Read More er been to another town that literally stinks. I am embarrassed to admit that I live in this town. I guess these places have self-contained sewage tretment systems.I can't wait to see how much the processing plant for the sewer system will smell. When the wind blows from the north we will probably be in trouble! Read Less
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      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Yucca Valley? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Community Center Park
      Youth Sports Park
      Brehm Park
      Golden Rule Park
      Desert Christ Park
      Triangle Park
      Joshua Drive Park
      Hi Desert Park

      Entertainment

      Hi-Desert Nature Museum
      Cineplex
      Yucca Bowl

      Food & Drink

      KFC
      Carl's Jr.
      Blimpie
      Taco Bell
      McDonald's
      Del Taco
      Quiznos
      Algoberto's Taco Shop

      B+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Yucca Valley? Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Yucca Valley.
      Drive to Work
      86%

      9% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      D- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Yucca Valley? The cost of living in Yucca Valley is 109/100 - which is 22% lower than California.
      Yucca Valley
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Yucca Valley? Yucca Valley crime rates are 1,818, which are 36% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,818 per 100k people

      22% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 55

      22% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -8%

      Year over year crime is down

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Yucca Valley? The median income in Yucca Valley is $47,901 which is 25% lower than California.
      Median household income
      $47,90113% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,8287% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      30% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Yucca Valley a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Dr. Salhotra & Associates
      Elliot Romero MD

      A+ Housing

      What are Yucca Valley home prices? Yucca Valley home prices are $193,500 - which is 53% lower than California
      Median home value
      $193,5005% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9884% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      64%

      equal to the US average

      F Schools

      Does Yucca Valley have good schools? The Yucca Valley graduation rate is 82% - which is 3% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      1% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      29%

      39% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Yucca Valley a good place to live? Yucca Valley has an overall rating of 26% from 15 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      26%

      15 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      10%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      64%

      14 total surveys

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