salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 5.4 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 42.6 minutes each way. Most homes (86.7%) 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 598 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Temescal Valley?
Share of households by yearly income. 48.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Temescal Valley
| Size | Temescal Valley | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 bedrooms | $2,531 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Temescal 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 Temescal Valley, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Temescal Valley
Life in Temescal Valley
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Temescal Valley?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,428 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $710,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $71,040 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Temescal Valley, CA?
Renting in Temescal 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 Temescal 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 Temescal Valley cheap or expensive?
Temescal Valley is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.9% of the typical household income of $131,632. It ranks 598th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Temescal Valley?
The median homeowner in Temescal Valley pays $6,417 a year in property taxes, about 0.90% of the median home value.
Is Temescal 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 Temescal Valley?
The median home value in Temescal Valley is $710,400, about 5.4 times the typical yearly household income.
30,069 people live in Temescal Valley. Numbers are typical (middle) values.