Homestead Valley, California Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Homestead Valley, California Demographics
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High PovertyPoverty rate of 28.0% is well above the state average

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Homestead Valley, California had a total population of 2,689, the 827th largest community in California, with a median household income of $45,323, which is 54% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 28.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 54% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (28.0%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Unemployment rate of 11.5% is notably above the national average.

Homestead Valley Quick Facts

Population 2,689

Median Household Income $45,323

Median Home Value $245,900

Poverty Rate 28.0%

Unemployment Rate 11.5%

Median Age 47.9 years

Homeownership Rate 90.8%

Affordability Ratio 5.4x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.6%

High School Graduation Rate 82.6%

Diversity Index 47/100

Population 2,689 827th of 1,570

Median Income $45,323 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 28.0% 125% higher than national

Median Home Value $245,900 bottom 20%

How Homestead Valley Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	2,772	2,689	-3.0%
Median household income	$39,954	$45,323	+13.4%
Median home value	$214,800	$245,900	+14.5%

How Homestead Valley Compares

Median Household Income

Homestead Valley

$45,323

$99,122

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Homestead Valley

$245,900

$734,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 25.3%

$25K-$50K 38.7%

$50K-$100K 17.2%

$100K+ 18.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.9%

$10K-$15K

1.3%

$15K-$20K

11.2%

$20K-$25K

6.0%

$25K-$30K

6.8%

$30K-$35K

4.8%

$35K-$40K

4.9%

$40K-$45K

7.2%

$45K-$50K

14.9%

$50K-$60K

6.4%

$60K-$75K

4.8%

$75K-$100K

6.0%

$100K-$125K

13.2%

$125K-$150K

1.5%

$150K-$200K

2.0%

$200K+

2.1%

Employment

11.5% Unemployment Rate State: 6.6%|National: 5.2%

48.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 90.8%

Renter 9.2%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,047/mo 27.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

15.8%

18-34

16.4%

35-54

24.0%

55-74

35.5%

75+

8.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 70 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Homestead Valley Rankings in California

#827 Population of 1,570

#1281 Median Income of 1,375

#1159 Education of 1,570

#1232 Home Value of 1,376

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Other Cities in San Bernardino County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
San Bernardino	222,724	$67,415	18.6%	$422,300
Fontana	214,169	$102,821	9.9%	$586,800
Ontario	180,547	$88,941	12.4%	$607,600
Rancho Cucamonga	175,411	$111,895	8.0%	$740,200
Victorville	137,627	$74,410	18.4%	$385,600
Rialto	104,143	$88,857	12.7%	$487,900
Hesperia	100,775	$72,160	17.0%	$409,000
Chino	92,652	$104,682	8.0%	$683,400
Upland	79,257	$105,830	9.3%	$739,400
Chino Hills	77,927	$126,334	7.6%	$874,900

Cities Similar to Homestead Valley

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Strathmore	2,675	$43,387	$213,200	1.5%	32.6%
Frazier Park	2,681	$47,930	$371,600	32.8%	22.2%
Tipton	2,851	$45,243	$243,900	6.4%	31.1%
Hayfork	2,537	$44,434	$336,600	29.3%	44.3%
Bayview (Humboldt County)	2,803	$48,406	$416,400	26.3%	22.9%

Population Overview

Homestead Valley is a small community located in California, within San Bernardino County. The total population is 2,689. It ranks as the 827th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Homestead Valley is 47.9 years. This is 26% higher than the state median of 37.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Homestead Valley is $45,323. This is 54% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 44% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 28.0%. This is 133% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 11.5%. This is 74% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $245,900. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.4x. 90.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 63% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Homestead Valley is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 21.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (69.1% vs 33.8%). The Black or African American population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 5.2%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

13.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 63% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Homestead Valley, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Homestead Valley, California?

Homestead Valley, California has a population of 2,689 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Homestead Valley, CA?

The median household income in Homestead Valley is $45,323, which is 44% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Homestead Valley, CA?

The poverty rate in Homestead Valley is 28.0%. This means approximately 750 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Homestead Valley, California?

Homestead Valley's population is 69.1% White, 2.3% Black, 21.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.1% Asian.

What is the median home value in Homestead Valley, CA?

The median home value in Homestead Valley is $245,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.4x.

How educated is Homestead Valley, California?

13.6% of adults (25+) in Homestead Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.