Cost of Living in Morongo Valley, CA
Population 3,907 · California · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Morongo Valley sits on the smaller end of the California city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. Around 23% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.
Located 40 miles east of Moreno Valley, Morongo Valley falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 43% lower than Moreno Valley's $461,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Morongo Valley
The median home value in Morongo Valley is $265,100 — 13% below 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 $56,821/year is 24% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.9%, above 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, Morongo Valley has a cost of living index of 94 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 6% less expensive.
Morongo 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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National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Morongo Valley, CA?
Morongo Valley has a cost index of 94 (100 = national average). It is 6% below the national average.
What is average rent in Morongo Valley, CA?
The median gross rent in Morongo Valley is $1,362 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Morongo Valley?
The median home value in Morongo Valley is $265,100 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Morongo Valley?
The median household income in Morongo Valley is $56,821 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Morongo Valley, CA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Morongo Valley is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.
Is Morongo Valley, CA affordable?
Morongo Valley is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 94 (100 = US average).
Morongo Valley at a Glance
- Population
- 3,907
- Median Income
- $56,821
- Home Value
- $265,100
- Median Rent
- $1,362/mo
- Unemployment
- 7.9%
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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