Population 27,389 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in French Valley
Household size in French Valley
| Period | French Valley | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.57 | 3.35 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.62 | 3.43 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.87 | 3.42 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.84 | 3.34 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.26 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
French Valley is a place of big households: 3.84 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has climbed from 3.57 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 46 have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in French Valley
| Period | French Valley | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.0 | 33.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.1 | 34.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.2 | 35.9 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.8 | 37.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.8 | +3.4 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
French Valley is young: half of its residents are under 34.8, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 29.0 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in French Valley
| Period | French Valley | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 15.2% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 15.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 14.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 14.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in French Valley: 15.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 4.3 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in French Valley
Renters in French Valley
| Period | French Valley | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 32.3% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.5% | 36.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.6% | 36.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 34.2% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 15.0% of households in French Valley rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 14.6% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 43 have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in French Valley
| Period | French Valley | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 11.8% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 10.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 9.4% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 7.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −4.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in French Valley: just 4.8% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 6.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in French Valley
| Period | French Valley | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1994 | 1983 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2004 | 1984 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2005 | 1984 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2008 | 1986 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in French Valley is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2008, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1994 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the southwest has the oldest housing. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only three have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in French Valley
| Period | French Valley | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,968 | $1,287 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,772 | $1,332 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,210 | $1,549 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,074 | $2,083 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,105 | +$796 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in French Valley costs $3,074 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,105 a month from 2006–10, a 56% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.8% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in French Valley
Bachelor's degrees in French Valley
| Period | French Valley | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.4% | 19.2% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.9% | 19.4% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.6% | 21.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.8% | 24.0% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in French Valley as nationally: 36.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in the Riverside area overall (24.0%). The share with a degree is up 8.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in French Valley
| Period | French Valley | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.5% | 77.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.4% | 78.6% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.2% | 80.6% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.6% | 82.5% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +4.6 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in French Valley have finished high school (92.6%), above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.1 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in French Valley
| Period | French Valley | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 11.4% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 14.4% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 6.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −4.6 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.8%, unemployment in French Valley is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Riverside area as a whole (6.8%). Unemployment has fallen 4.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
French Valley compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Valley | 3.84 | 34.8 | 15.9% | 15.0% | 4.8% | 2008 | $3,074 | 36.8% | 92.6% | 5.8% |
| Winchester | 3.48 | 34.7 | 9.4% | 20.9% | 4.6% | 2010 | $2,915 | 33.5% | 86.8% | 7.3% |
| Murrieta | 3.25 | 37.6 | 9.9% | 27.5% | 5.0% | 2001 | $2,662 | 34.5% | 93.5% | 6.7% |
| Menifee | 3.20 | 39.5 | 11.3% | 19.1% | 5.8% | 2000 | $2,495 | 24.1% | 89.0% | 6.3% |
| Wildomar | 3.48 | 37.2 | 12.6% | 21.9% | 6.5% | 1994 | $2,039 | 22.0% | 86.6% | 8.0% |
| Sage | 3.09 | 46.8 | 10.4% | 9.1% | 12.0% | 1994 | $1,699 | 28.6% | 95.1% | 3.7% |
| Homeland | 3.20 | 35.2 | 9.0% | 21.2% | 13.0% | 1986 | $1,601 | 8.0% | 76.0% | 5.1% |
| Sun City | 3.82 | 31.5 | 12.7% | 21.5% | 6.9% | 2001 | $2,020 | 15.9% | 86.1% | 6.7% |
| Canyon Lake | 2.91 | 43.9 | 9.9% | 18.0% | 9.4% | 1992 | $2,545 | 31.9% | 91.8% | 4.6% |
| Hemet | 3.10 | 41.2 | 18.4% | 34.8% | 9.4% | 1986 | $1,812 | 15.3% | 80.5% | 7.9% |
| Juniper Springs | 3.38 | 35.6 | 14.0% | 20.3% | 8.3% | 1988 | $1,971 | 14.7% | 84.3% | 3.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up French Valley. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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