What are the schools like in Sky Valley, CA?

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

What is the median household income in Sky Valley?

The median household income in Sky Valley, CA is $45,985 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.6%.

What is the weather like in Sky Valley, CA?

Sky Valley has an average high temperature of 70.5°F in January and 108.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 4.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Sky Valley, CA affordable or expensive?

Sky Valley's cost of living index is 108, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sky Valley is 8% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $131,500 and the median rent is $877 per month.

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

Sky Valley has a violent crime rate of 293.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1825.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sky Valley, CA a Good Place to Live?

Sky Valley is a small town of 2,307 in California, with a median household income of $45,985 and a 10.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 108 (US average = 100), which is 8% above the national average.

Strengths: Sky Valley stands out for below-average home prices.

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

All Sky 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: 107.9

Sky Valley's overall cost of living index is 107.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Sky Valley costs roughly 8% more than the average American city.

Metric	Sky Valley, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$131,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$877	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,985	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Sky Valley's violent crime rate is 293.7 per 100,000 residents — 23% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

293.7 /100k

Property Crime

1825.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Sky 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	23.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sky Valley sees average highs of 70.5°F in January and 108.6°F in July, with 4.6 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Sky Valley, CA
Average High — January	70.5°F
Average High — July	108.6°F
Annual Precipitation	4.6"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Sky Valley, CA	National Avg
Population	2,307	—
Median Age	52.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	64.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	33.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	14.7%	22.2%
65 and over	33.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Thousand Palms, CA 5 mi Desert Edge, CA 5 mi Indio Hills, CA 7 mi Cathedral City, CA 7 mi Garnet, CA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Sky Valley

Sky Valley, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

92241

Sky Valley vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sky Valley, CA affordable or expensive?

Sky Valley's cost of living index is 108, where 100 is the national average. That puts Sky Valley roughly 8% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $131,500 and median rent is $877/month.

What is the crime rate in Sky Valley, CA?

Sky Valley's violent crime rate is 293.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1825.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sky Valley?

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

Is Sky Valley, CA a good place to live?

Sky Valley, CA has a population of 2,307, a median household income of $45,985, and an unemployment rate of 10.6%. 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 Sky Valley?

Sky Valley averages 70.5°F in January and 108.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 4.6 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Sky Valley?

Sky Valley, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 92241.

What is the population of Sky Valley?

The population of Sky Valley, California is 2,307 with a median age of 52.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Sky Valley: cost of living index 108 (100 = US average), median home $131,500, median household income $45,985, crime index 81 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sky Valley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.