Cherry Valley 50 Poor
Cherry Valley Livability #1,114 ranked city in California#25,431 ranked city in the USARanks better than 13% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Cherry Valley

PROS
  • Housing

    This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

  • Cost Of Living

    Based on the most recent cost of living data, this area is more expensive to live in. You can expect to pay more for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries and utilities.

  • Crime

    This area is reporting high crime rates per 100,000 people and could signify that it is a dangerous place to live. Crime rates include both violent and property crimes.

  • Schools

    Lower than average education levels, poor reading and math scores, as well as the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools could all be factors in the low schools score.

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What's it like Living in Cherry Valley?

Cherry Valley is a smaller city located in the state of California. The city has a population of 8,026 residents. If we look at the most recent Census, Cherry Valley is known to have a predominantly White population. The next two most common races are Black and Asian. Based on an average age of 50, Cherry Valley appears to be well-suited for seniors or retirees as the average age is well above the national average. Long, unnecessary commutes can be both frustrating and inconvenient when heading to work. Nationwide, the average one-way commute time takes 26 minutes, but regrettably, residing in Cherry Valley entails a longer-than-average one-way commute time, averaging 37 minutes.

Whether you’re moving to a new city to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Cherry Valley could be a positive experience compared to other cities in California if you know where to search. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. With useful information like health & safety, employment, housing and other key data points, finding the best places to live in Cherry Valley and in the areas around Cherry Valley is a much easier task.

The livability score in Cherry Valley is 51 out of 100 and the city is ranked in the 15th percentile of all cities across America. Compared to the United States average, this area has a score which ranks among the lowest in the nation, and it is not considered a very livable city. If we dig a little deeper into each category within the livability score, we see that Cherry Valley has higher than average scores for the following: employment (B-) and housing (A+). The bad news for Cherry Valley, there are some categories for which it does not score well, this includes: amenities (F), crime (D), cost of living (F) and education (F).

For home buyers, real estate will be the largest purchase they will ever make and it will also be their most valuable asset. For renters, the monthly rent paid on their Cherry Valley apartments will most likely be their largest expense. Based on tangible metrics like home and rental affordability and appreciation rates, housing in this area has received a score that is well above the average of every other US city. A thriving real estate market can also generate strong local economic activity and job creation.

Certain items on your wish list like shopping, restaurants, nightlife, parks and proximity to public transportation are all important things to look for. Having said that, perhaps the most important metric to consider when contemplating a move to Cherry Valley is real estate affordability. The median home price for Cherry Valley homes is $285,800, which is 30.2% lower than the California average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Cherry Valley, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 4.1, which is 35.9% lower than the California average.

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      Cherry Valley transportation information

      Statistic Cherry Valley California National
      Average one way commute37min28min26min
      Workers who drive to work79.4%73.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool8.9%10.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%5.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%1.1%0.6%
      Workers who walk1.8%2.7%2.8%
      Working from home6.7%5.4%4.6%
      Source: The Cherry Valley, CA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).