salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 92% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 41.4 minutes each way. Most homes (87.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $140,040 a year. That is $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of California. It is number 590 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in French Valley?
Share of households by yearly income. 62.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in French Valley
| Size | French Valley | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,211 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,011 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,880 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,560 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is French Valley overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for French Valley, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in French Valley
Life in French Valley
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in French Valley?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,216 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $679,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $67,980 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in French Valley, CA?
Renting in French Valley costs a median of about $3,500+ a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in French Valley?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is French Valley cheap or expensive?
French Valley is rated OK: rent takes 26.2% of the typical household income of $160,179. It ranks 590th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in French Valley?
The median homeowner in French Valley pays $6,982 a year in property taxes, about 1.03% of the median home value.
Is French Valley more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in French Valley?
The median home value in French Valley is $679,800, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.
45,269 people live in French Valley. Numbers are typical (middle) values.