Cost of Living in Day Valley, CA
Population 3,514 · California · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Home prices in Day Valley run well above the national baseline, with a median of $1.2 million, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $150,256 place the city among the better-paid California metros.
Located 20 miles south of San Jose, Day Valley falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with San Jose's $1.2 million median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Day Valley
The median home value in Day Valley is $1,187,200 — 289% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,362/month, 4% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $150,256/year is 101% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.5%, below the national average of 4.8%. California's top state income tax rate is 13.3% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. Overall, Day Valley has a cost of living index of 275 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 175% more expensive.
Day Valley is within a protected area
This area is within or adjacent to protected federal land. Residential housing is concentrated in nearby towns — here are the closest communities with full cost of living data:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Day Valley, CA?
Day Valley has a cost index of 275 (100 = national average). It is 175% above the national average.
What is average rent in Day Valley, CA?
The median gross rent in Day Valley is $1,362 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Day Valley?
The median home value in Day Valley is $1,187,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Day Valley?
The median household income in Day Valley is $150,256 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Day Valley, CA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Day Valley is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.
Is Day Valley, CA affordable?
Day Valley is above average in cost of living, with an index of 275 — about 175% higher than the national average.
Day Valley at a Glance
- Population
- 3,514
- Median Income
- $150,256
- Home Value
- $1,187,200
- Median Rent
- $1,362/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.5%
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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