How old are the homes in Yucca Valley, CA?

Name: Age of homes in Yucca Valley, CA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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54.9% (±6.9 points) of the homes in Yucca Valley, CA were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.2% were built before 1940.

4.2% were built in 2010 or later.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Built before 1980: 54.9% (±6.9 points)
Built before 1940: 0.2%
Built 2010 or later: 4.2%

When the homes in Yucca Valley were built

Housing units by year structure built, 2020–2024
Year built	Yucca Valley	San Bernardino County	California	United States
2020 or later	1.1% (±1.2 points)	1.6%	1.3%	2.0%
2010 to 2019	3.1% (±1.5 points)	6.1%	6.5%	9.4%
2000 to 2009	12.8% (±3.1 points)	14.7%	11.2%	13.6%
1990 to 1999	5.1% (±1.6 points)	12.2%	10.1%	12.4%
1980 to 1989	23.1% (±3.9 points)	22.4%	14.9%	12.9%
1970 to 1979	25.2% (±4.2 points)	15.7%	16.8%	14.2%
1960 to 1969	13.1% (±2.8 points)	9.4%	12.5%	9.9%
1950 to 1959	13.7% (±4.1 points)	10.5%	12.4%	9.5%
1940 to 1949	2.7% (±2.4 points)	3.5%	5.4%	4.4%
1939 or earlier	0.2% (±0.2 points)	3.8%	8.9%	11.7%

In Yucca Valley, the share of homes built before 1980 is higher than in San Bernardino County (42.9%).

It is not measurably different from California (56.0%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (49.7%).

In San Bernardino County, Yucca Valley ranks 21 of 47 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of homes built before 1980.

Statewide, it ranks 557 of 1,076.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Why the age of a home matters: lead-based paint

Federal law treats housing built before 1978 as likely to contain lead-based paint.

Before a lease or sale of most pre-1978 housing, the landlord or seller must disclose any known lead-based paint and hazards and give the tenant or buyer the EPA pamphlet (42 U.S.C. § 4852d; 40 CFR part 745, subpart F; 24 CFR part 35, subpart A).

A contractor paid to renovate, repair or paint a pre-1978 home must be a certified firm, use a certified renovator and follow lead-safe work practices under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E) whenever the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of painted surface in a room or more than 20 square feet outside; window replacement and demolition always count (40 CFR 745.83).

Certification comes from EPA, or from the state where EPA has authorized the state to run the program.

The Census Bureau groups construction by decade, so the share built before 1978 lies between the share built before 1970 (29.7%) and the share built before 1980 (54.9%).

Homes built before 1980 in places near Yucca Valley

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Yucca Valley
Place	Distance	Homes built before 1980	Compared with this place
Yucca Valley	—	54.9% (±6.9 points)	—
Joshua Tree	6.2 mi	49.1% (±10.4 points)	Not measurably different
Morongo Valley	8.8 mi	64.8% (±12.0 points)	Not measurably different
Homestead Valley	10 mi	67.5% (±12.0 points)	Not measurably different
Desert Hot Springs	13 mi	32.6% (±4.2 points)	Lower
Desert Edge	14 mi	45.0% (±8.3 points)	Not measurably different
Garnet	15 mi	21.7% (±6.9 points)	Lower
Sky Valley	16 mi	28.6% (±8.2 points)	Lower
Whitewater	20 mi	18.8% (±19.9 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Desert Hot Springs, CA (32.6%), Garnet, CA (21.7%), Sky Valley, CA (28.6%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes built before 1980 across San Bernardino County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes built before 1980
15	Redlands	57.6% (±3.8 points)
16	Bloomington	57.1% (±6.6 points)
17 (tie)	Grand Terrace	55.8% (±8.0 points)
17 (tie)	Big Bear City	55.8% (±4.2 points)
19	Upland	55.7% (±2.8 points)
20	Wrightwood	55.0% (±12.5 points)
21	Yucca Valley	54.9% (±6.9 points)
22	Yucaipa	54.2% (±4.8 points)
23	Needles	51.8% (±11.2 points)
24	Colton	51.5% (±4.5 points)
25	Ontario	49.8% (±2.2 points)
26	Joshua Tree	49.1% (±10.4 points)
27	Mentone	47.9% (±11.1 points)

Showing 13 of 47 places in San Bernardino County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Yucca Valley

How old are most homes in Yucca Valley?

54.9% of homes in Yucca Valley, CA were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Do homes in Yucca Valley need a lead paint disclosure?

A home built before 1978 does, before it is rented or sold, unless an exemption applies (42 U.S.C. § 4852d); between 29.7% and 54.9% of homes in Yucca Valley were built before then.

Does a contractor need lead certification to work on older homes in Yucca Valley?

Yes, when the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of paint in a room or 20 square feet outside, or replaces a window: the firm must be certified and a certified renovator must direct the work under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E).

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Yucca Valley town, California

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DP04_0017PE, DP04_0017PM, DP04_0018PE, DP04_0018PM, DP04_0019PE, DP04_0019PM, DP04_0020PE, DP04_0020PM, DP04_0021PE, DP04_0021PM, DP04_0022PE, DP04_0022PM, DP04_0023PE, DP04_0023PM, DP04_0024PE, DP04_0024PM, DP04_0025PE, DP04_0025PM, DP04_0026PE, DP04_0026PM

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