What are the schools like in Round Valley, CA?

School district data for Round Valley is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Round Valley?

The median household income in Round Valley, CA is $50,313 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.3%.

What is the weather like in Round Valley, CA?

Round Valley has an average high temperature of 56.3°F in January and 99.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 9.2 inches.

Round Valley, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Round Valley, CA affordable or expensive?

Round Valley's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Round Valley is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $550,900 and the median rent is $1,381 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Round Valley, CA?

Round Valley has a violent crime rate of 704.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1075.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Round Valley, CA a Good Place to Live?

Round Valley is a small town of 739 in California, with a median household income of $50,313 and a 5.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Round Valley's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Round Valley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Round Valley city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 108.6

Round Valley's overall cost of living index is 108.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Round Valley costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Round Valley, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$550,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,381	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	40.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,313	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Round Valley's violent crime rate is 704.0 per 100,000 residents — 85% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

704.0 /100k

Property Crime

1075.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Round Valley, CA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Round Valley sees average highs of 56.3°F in January and 99.7°F in July, with 6.6 inches of annual precipitation and 9.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Round Valley, CA
Average High — January	56.3°F
Average High — July	99.7°F
Annual Precipitation	6.6"
Annual Snowfall	9.2"

Demographics

Metric	Round Valley, CA	National Avg
Population	739	—
Median Age	31.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	61.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	26.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	28.4%	22.2%
65 and over	7.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mesa, CA 2 mi Paradise, CA 5 mi West Bishop, CA 6 mi Swall Meadows, CA 7 mi Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek, CA 9 mi

Round Valley vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Round Valley, CA affordable or expensive?

Round Valley's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Round Valley roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $550,900 and median rent is $1,381/month.

What is the crime rate in Round Valley, CA?

Round Valley's violent crime rate is 704.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1075.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Round Valley?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Round Valley, CA a good place to live?

Round Valley, CA has a population of 739, a median household income of $50,313, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Round Valley?

Round Valley averages 56.3°F in January and 99.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 6.6 inches with about 9.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Round Valley?

The population of Round Valley, California is 739 with a median age of 31.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Round Valley?

Key numbers for living in Round Valley: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $550,900, median household income $50,313, crime index 132 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Round Valley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.