Economic Development
Yucca Valley is a thriving 39-square mile community where growth and progress are visibly intertwined with nature and small-town charm. The town bordering the Joshua Tree National Park, is located 25 miles from Palm Springs in southern California's high desert wonderland.
Population in July 2007: 20,343. Population change since 2000: +19.6%
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Males: 9,675
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(47.6%)
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Females: 10,668
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(52.4%)
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Median resident age:
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41.6 years
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California median age:
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33.3 years
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Zip codes: 92284.
Estimated median household income in 2006: $38,300 (it was $30,420 in 2000)
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Yucca Valley
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$38,300
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California:
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$56,645
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Estimated median house/condo value in 2006: $239,200 (it was $83,200 in 2000)
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Yucca Valley
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$239,200
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California:
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$535,700
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Races in Yucca Valley:
- White Non-Hispanic (82.0%)
- Hispanic (11.4%)
- Other race (4.6%)
- Two or more races (3.0%)
- American Indian (2.5%)
- Black (2.2%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)
2008 cost of living index in Yucca Valley: 106.3 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)
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