Yucca Valley

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Yucca Valley, CA

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Savor this desert town’s natural beauty and recreational opportunities

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Located in the Mojave Desert of southern California, Yucca Valley is known as the gateway to Joshua Tree National Park. Consequently, Yucca Valley is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise—from the excellent trails and rock climbing in and around Joshua Tree National Park to skiing and snowboarding in nearby Big Bear. Yucca Valley is also convenient to off-roading opportunities in the Johnson Valley and watersports on the Colorado River.

Golfing options range from Yucca Valley’s own Hawk’s Landing Golf Club to the many resort communities in Palm Springs. Locals and visitors alike enjoy antiquing in Old Town Yucca Valley, exploring the exhibits and programs at the Hi-Desert Nature Museum, and touring the Old Western movie set Pioneertown.

Yucca Valley also offers plenty of artistic amenities such as theatrical performances, art shows, studio tours, and cultural events. Options for roadtrips from Yucca Valley are plentiful with Los Angeles just two hours away and Las Vegas about three hours away.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Yucca Valley, CA is $942 for one bedroom, $1,014 for two bedrooms, and $1,081 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Yucca Valley has increased by 3.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$942/month
576 Sq Ft
House
$2,357/month
1,448 Sq Ft
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Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

41

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Yucca Valley Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

544 Students

4
out of 10

Yucca Mesa Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

402 Students

4
out of 10

Onaga Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

580 Students

3
out of 10

La Contenta Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

650 Students

4
out of 10

Yucca Valley High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,264 Students

5
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.