salaryRent is lower than in 72% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 39.2 minutes each way. Most homes (75.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $50,080 a year. That is $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of California. It is number 36 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lucerne Valley?
Share of households by yearly income. 18.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lucerne Valley
| Size | Lucerne Valley | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,273 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,231 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lucerne 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 Lucerne Valley, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Lucerne Valley
Life in Lucerne Valley
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lucerne Valley?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $615 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $269,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,910 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lucerne Valley, CA?
Renting in Lucerne Valley costs a median of about $1,252 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Lucerne Valley?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $50,080 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lucerne Valley cheap or expensive?
Lucerne Valley is rated OK: rent takes 25.4% of the typical household income of $59,089. It ranks 36th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lucerne Valley?
The median homeowner in Lucerne Valley pays $1,764 a year in property taxes, about 0.66% of the median home value.
Is Lucerne 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 Lucerne Valley?
The median home value in Lucerne Valley is $269,100, about 4.6 times the typical yearly household income.
5,957 people live in Lucerne Valley. Numbers are typical (middle) values.