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Is Hidden Valley Lake, CA expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 34 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,58447% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$90,758about $7,563/month · 4% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$394,80019% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.4 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 41.9 minutes each way. Most homes (88.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $103,360 a year. That is $50 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 406 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Hidden Valley Lake
$2,584
Eucalyptus Hills
$1,493
Bear Valley Springs
$1,526
Camino Tassajara
$2,568
Strawberry
$3,500+
Happy Valley
$1,359
Lucerne Valley
$1,252

How much do households earn in Hidden Valley Lake?

Under $25k
13.0%
$25k–50k
22.8%
$50k–100k
33.8%
$100k–150k
12.1%
$150k+
14.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 27.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Hidden Valley Lake

SizeHidden Valley LakeU.S. average
2 bedrooms$2,352$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,850$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Hidden Valley Lake overall?

Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).

Housing
154
Goods (food, clothes…)
106
Utilities
159
Other services
103
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Hidden Valley Lake, so the California figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Hidden Valley Lake

🏛️ Property tax$3,335a year · 0.84% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$218a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Hidden Valley Lake

Commute to work41.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree26.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home88.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment11.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hidden Valley Lake?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $155 a month less.

Renting
$2,584
Owning
$2,739

Owning assumes a typical $394,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $39,480 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Hidden Valley Lake, CA?

Renting in Hidden Valley Lake costs a median of about $2,584 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.

How much do I need to make to live in Hidden Valley Lake?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $103,360 a year, or $50 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Hidden Valley Lake cheap or expensive?

Hidden Valley Lake is rated Expensive: rent takes 34.2% of the typical household income of $90,758. It ranks 406th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Hidden Valley Lake?

The median homeowner in Hidden Valley Lake pays $3,335 a year in property taxes, about 0.84% of the median home value.

Is Hidden Valley Lake 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 Hidden Valley Lake?

The median home value in Hidden Valley Lake is $394,800, about 4.4 times the typical yearly household income.

5,872 people live in Hidden Valley Lake. Numbers are typical (middle) values.