Victorville CA

In Victorville, the rent-to-income burden runs around 26% — acceptable by national standards. Median income sits at $74,410 and median rent is $1,618/month. A staggering 59% of renters here are housing-cost-burdened — spending 30% or more of their income just to keep a roof overhead. Median home value: $385,600 — that's 5.2× the median income. 61% of households own their home — unusually high for a major US city. Residents put down roots here. Only 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree. The economy runs on trades, logistics, and service work — and the wages reflect that. Employment picture: 11.10% unemployment — a softer job market. Poverty rate: 18.4% — well above the national average. The headline economic numbers hide a bifurcated city. Average commute: 40 minutes — soul-taxing. Victorville was founded in 1895 — that's 131 years of history baked into the streets. The city covers 73.9 sq miles at 1,863 people/sq mile — spread out. Elevation: 2,726 ft — high-altitude living. RoastMyCity overall score: 46/100 — Needs Work.