Valley Home, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 328, Valley Home's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Valley Home is a small community located in California, within Stanislaus County. The total population is 328. It ranks as the 1303rd most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Valley Home is 49.5 years. This is 31% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. With 30.2% of the population under 18, Valley Home has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Valley Home is $102,500. This is 3% higher than the state median of $99,122. It is also 27% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 27.1%. This is 126% 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Valley Home, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $832,000. Housing costs are 13% higher than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 97.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 74% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Valley Home has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (90.2% vs 33.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 40.2%. The Asian population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

25.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% 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 93.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Valley Home, 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.