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Apple Valley, CA

Apple Valley is an incorporated town in the Victor Valley of San Bernardino County, in the U.S. state of California. Its population was 75,791 as of the 2020 United States Census. The town is east of and adjoining to the neighboring cities of Victorville and Hesperia, 35 miles (56 km) south of Barstow, and 49 miles (79 km) north of San Bernardino through the Cajon Pass. It was incorporated on November 14, 1988, and is one of the 22 incorporated municipalities in California that use "town" in their names instead of "city".

For centuries, Apple Valley was populated by Shoshonean, Paiute, Vanyume, Chemehuevi, and Serrano who were attracted to the water and vegetation around the Mojave River. The Mojave people came later and were the tribal group encountered in 1542 by a detachment of Coronado's men. These were the first Spanish to come to the Mojave desert.

Pedro Fages came through the area in 1772, looking for deserters. Father Francisco Garcés spent time in the area in 1776. He was on good terms with local tribes. He killed one of his mules to feed a group of starving Vanyumes. Garcés established a trail across the Mojave to the Colorado River passing through the Apple Valley area.

Apple Valley is located at the southern edge of the Mojave Desert. It is bordered by the cities of Victorville on the west and Hesperia on the southwest sides, with the unincorporated community of Lucerne Valley a distance to the east and the city of Barstow about 30 miles (48 km) to the north. Apple Valley, along with Victorville, Hesperia, Adelanto, and immediate surrounding areas, is commonly known as the Victor Valley. The primary thoroughfare through Apple Valley is State Route 18, which was given the moniker "Happy Trails Highway" within Apple Valley town limits, after the theme song of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, who once resided on Outer Highway 18. The commercial area is split currently between State Route 18 and Bear Valley Road (the two roads are nearly parallel until they intersect in the east, outside of town). The Mojave River that borders the west side of Apple Valley flows south to north. The town is bounded on its southern edge by the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 73.5 square miles (190 km2), of which 73.2 square miles (190 km2) are land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2), or 0.45%, is covered by water. The elevation of Apple Valley is about 2,900 ft (880 m) above sea level.

Apple Valley places a strong emphasis on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Apple Valley’s Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include The Gym, YMCA Of The North Shore, and Anytime Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Apple Valley, such as the Bonita Vista Hiking Trail and the Deep Creek Hot Springs. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.
 

The top sites in Apple Valley, CA are the California Route 66 Museum, Mojave Narrows Regional Park, and Apple Valley Legacy Museum.

Population: 75,791 (2020). Elevation: 898 m. ZIP code: 92307. Area code: 760. Area: 73.5 square miles (190 km2).

FAQs

Why do they call it Apple Valley in California?

There are many stories as to how Apple Valley acquired its name. According to the late Mary Hampton, a local historian, the name arose from the abundance of apple orchards that existed here in the 1920s. Some say the name “Apple Valley” originated from The Appleton Land Company which was based in this area in the early 1900s. Ursula Poates, one of the first settlers in the area, is credited with saying, “Some apples were being raised along the river in those early days, but not by the ton, so I just cut it down and called it Apple Valley!” By 1920, apples were being grown by the ton at award-winning orchards.

Is Apple Valley, CA a good place to live?

Living in Apple Valley offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Residents of Apple Valley tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Apple Valley are above average.

Is Apple Valley, CA an expensive city?

Apple Valley is 3% less expensive than the national average and 29% less expensive to live in than the average city in California. This assumes a $72,000 annual salary and a 2-bedroom Apt. Food costs in Apple Valley are less affordable than average in the United States. Transportation costs in Apple Valley are less affordable than average in the United States.

Sources 
Wikipedia

San Bernardino County

Apple Valley’s Recreation and Community Services Department

The Gym

YMCA Of The North Shore

Anytime Fitness

Bonita Vista Hiking Trail

Deep Creek Hot Springs

California Route 66 Museum

Mojave Narrows Regional Park

Apple Valley Legacy Museum

Applevalley.org

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