Population 6,747 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Valencia
Household size in Valencia
| Period | Valencia | Newhall | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.05 | 3.52 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.03 | 3.29 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.90 | 3.34 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.05 | 3.17 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | −0.35 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Valencia are large by national standards, averaging 3.05 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Even so, the typical household here is smaller than in Newhall as a whole, where it has 3.17 people.
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 Valencia
| Period | Valencia | Newhall | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.1 | 34.8 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.0 | 35.0 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.1 | 35.6 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.2 | 37.5 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +2.7 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Valencia is 42.2 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.1, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the northwest.
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 Valencia
| Period | Valencia | Newhall | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 16.8% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 15.5% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 11.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 11.9% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −4.9 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Valencia: 4.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 6.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Valencia
Renters in Valencia
| Period | Valencia | Newhall | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 39.9% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.1% | 43.7% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.1% | 45.6% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 39.8% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −0.1 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 14.7% of households in Valencia rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 26.9% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the southeast. The renter share has edged up 0.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Valencia
| Period | Valencia | Newhall | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.6% | 7.2% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 4.4% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 4.1% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 6.3% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Valencia: 6.2% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across Newhall. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 2.5 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 Valencia
| Period | Valencia | Newhall | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1976 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1978 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1978 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1980 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Valencia are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1977, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Valencia
| Period | Valencia | Newhall | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,488 | $1,422 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,285 | $1,371 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,078 | $1,799 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,639 | $2,357 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,151 | +$935 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Valencia costs $2,639 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,151 a month since 2006–10, up 77%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 35.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Valencia
Bachelor's degrees in Valencia
| Period | Valencia | Newhall | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1% | 26.7% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.9% | 27.4% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.6% | 27.4% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.9% | 33.6% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +6.9 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in Valencia (42.9%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.7 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the center.
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 Valencia
| Period | Valencia | Newhall | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.5% | 74.2% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.0% | 78.4% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.5% | 80.2% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.0% | 85.0% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +10.8 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Valencia: 95.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 7.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Valencia
| Period | Valencia | Newhall | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 8.6% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 10.7% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 5.1% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 5.8% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.6 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Valencia than nationally: unemployment was 3.7%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 7.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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).
Valencia compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia | 3.05 | 42.2 | 4.2% | 14.7% | 6.2% | 1977 | $2,639 | 42.9% | 95.0% | 3.7% |
| Portar Ranch | 2.85 | 43.1 | 7.5% | 20.3% | 6.5% | 1995 | $3,336 | 63.8% | 96.7% | 3.6% |
| Arleta | 4.09 | 36.7 | 18.3% | 37.4% | 3.3% | 1965 | $2,098 | 13.0% | 59.3% | 6.9% |
| Lakeview Terrace | 3.35 | 40.0 | 7.1% | 34.3% | 6.2% | 1968 | $2,133 | 23.6% | 78.9% | 6.8% |
| Lake Balboa | 2.82 | 36.9 | 15.1% | 58.3% | 4.0% | 1966 | $2,201 | 29.3% | 79.0% | 4.3% |
| Shadow Hills | 2.88 | 45.2 | 7.9% | 19.5% | 9.2% | 1962 | $2,525 | 36.6% | 91.4% | 8.9% |
| Greek Track | 2.78 | 37.1 | 4.5% | 29.9% | 1.5% | 1986 | $3,139 | 46.3% | 92.9% | 1.3% |
| Garnsey | 2.27 | 39.6 | 7.2% | 71.4% | 6.7% | 1968 | $2,040 | 48.3% | 91.4% | 7.4% |
| Beverly Glen | 2.18 | 43.1 | 5.5% | 51.7% | 6.9% | 1970 | $2,614 | 64.1% | 97.4% | 8.3% |
| Toluca Lake | 2.14 | 45.3 | 7.4% | 58.2% | 7.4% | 1960 | $2,327 | 56.8% | 98.3% | 6.7% |
| Crescenta Highlands | 2.92 | 42.4 | 6.7% | 17.5% | 7.2% | 1956 | $2,807 | 63.2% | 95.2% | 7.2% |
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 Valencia. 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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