salaryRent is higher than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.6 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 32.4 minutes each way. Most homes (77.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $99,320 a year. That is $48 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 375 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in West Puente Valley?
Share of households by yearly income. 35.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in West Puente Valley
| Size | West Puente Valley | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,155 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,969 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,885 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,058 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is West Puente 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 West Puente Valley, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in West Puente Valley
Life in West Puente Valley
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Puente Valley?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,904 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $632,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $63,230 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in West Puente Valley, CA?
Renting in West Puente Valley costs a median of about $2,483 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in West Puente Valley?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $99,320 a year, or $48 an hour at a full-time job.
Is West Puente Valley cheap or expensive?
West Puente Valley is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.3% of the typical household income of $95,209. It ranks 375th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in West Puente Valley?
The median homeowner in West Puente Valley pays $3,453 a year in property taxes, about 0.55% of the median home value.
Is West Puente 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 West Puente Valley?
The median home value in West Puente Valley is $632,300, about 6.6 times the typical yearly household income.
22,495 people live in West Puente Valley. Numbers are typical (middle) values.