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Valley Center CA

Valley Center is a census-designated place (CDP) in northern San Diego County, California. The population was 9,277 at the 2010 census.

In the late 1860s, the area now known as Valley Center was referred to as Bear Valley, and was the habitat of the now-extinct California grizzly bear, pictured on the Flag of California. In 1866, the largest grizzly ever recorded in California was shot and killed in Valley Center.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 98.7 square miles (256 km2), all land. 

At the 2010 census Valley Center had a population of 9,277. The population density was 178.3 inhabitants per square mile (68.8/km2). The racial makeup of Valley Center was 2,285 (73.1%) White with 64.0% of the population non-Hispanic whites, 58 (0.9%) African American, 188 (2.0%) Native American, 295 (3.2%) Asian, 16 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 584 (16.0%) from other races, and 425 (4.6%) from two or more races. 27.8% of the population was Hispanic. The census reported that 9,243 people (99.6% of the population) lived in households, 27 (0.3%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 7 (0.1%) were institutionalized.

There were 1,000 households, 1,120 (37.3%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,035 (67.8%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 43 (7.1%) had a female householder with no husband present, 142 (4.7%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 127 (4.2%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 21 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 239 households (15.4%) were one person and 193 (6.4%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 3.08. There were 2,389 families (79.6% of households); the average family size was 3.38.

Valley Center gives importance to health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Valley Center 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. 345 Fit is a state-of-the-art facility furnished with a full range of exercise equipment to improve your cardiovascular and muscular fitness. Some popular options include Valley Fitness Center and CrossFit Valley Center. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Valley Center, such as the Heritage Trail and the Hellhole Canyon County Preserve. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Valley Center, CA are Deer Park Winery & Auto Museum, Daley Ranch, and Deer Park Monastery.

Population: 10,303 (2023). ZIP code: 92082. Area code(s): 760. Elevation: 1,312′. Area: 27.426 sq mi (71.033 km2).

FAQs

Is Valley Center, CA a nice place to live?

Living in Valley Center offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Valley Center, there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Valley Center and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Valley Center are above average.

Is Valley Center, CA expensive?

Valley Center, California's cost of living is 33% higher than the national average. Valley Center's housing expenses are 90% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 13% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 32% higher than the national average.

Is Valley Center, CA safe?

Valley Center has an overall crime rate of 10 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Valley Center is 1 in 103. Valley Center's crime rate is lower than approximately 79% of California communities.

Sources

Wikipedia

San Diego County

Valley Center Recreation and Community Services Department.

Valley Fitness Center 

CrossFit Valley Center

Heritage Trail 

Hellhole Canyon County Preserve

Valley View Casino & Hotel

Daley Ranch

Deer Park Monastery

Niche

Payscale

Neighborhoodscout

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