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Best city for remote work? Victorville, CA

D
Score
44/100
Rank #146 (top 200 cities)
Data: ACS 2023 (5-year)

Victorville is more of a niche fit for remote work—best if you prioritize typical rent (2br), plus broadband subscription. Overall, it’s better for a specific set of priorities (#146 of 200). One thing to keep in mind is bachelor’s+ rate.

Methodology · Sources · CA rankings

Scope note (city proper)

This page scores the incorporated city limits (Census “Place”), not the metro area. That’s why some cities can look very different vs their surrounding region.

Why Victorville ranks here

  • Typical rent (2BR): $1,258/mo (13% lower than the national median; better for this metric).
  • Broadband subscription: 92% (1% higher than the national median; better for this metric).
  • Median household income: $70,663 (7% lower than the national median; worse for this metric).

Watch-outs

  • Bachelor’s+ rate: 12% (64% lower than the national median; worse for this metric).
  • Commute 45+ min share: 40% (254% higher than the national median; worse for this metric).

City snapshot

Basic demographics from ACS 2023 (city proper).

Population
135,983
Estimated total population (ACS).
Male vs female
Male 50%Female 50%

Key metrics

Values shown are from ACS 2023. National medians are computed across the ranked city set.

Typical rent (2BR)
$1,258/mo
National median: $1,441/mo
Work-from-home share
8%
National median: 12%
Broadband subscription
92%
National median: 91%
Median household income
$70,663
National median: $75,598
Bachelor’s+ rate
12%
National median: 35%
Commute 45+ min share
40%
National median: 11%

Score breakdown (by category)

Category scores are 0–100 and summarize groups of metrics used in the final score.

City
National median (dataset)
Affordability
Typical 2BR rent and housing pressure.
80/100
Connectivity
Broadband availability as a practical remote-work proxy.
92/100
Workforce
Remote-work adoption and human-capital signals.
18/100
Comfort
Commute friction and climate comfort.
60/100

Education (age 25+)

Share of adults by attainment (ACS).

23%
Less than HS
65%
HS / Some college
8%
Bachelor’s
4%
Advanced

Work style

WFH vs not WFH (ACS).

8%
Work from home
92%
Not WFH

Internet access

Household broadband subscription (ACS).

92%
Broadband
8%
No broadband

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Scorecard breakdown

Bars are rescaled to 0–100 for readability (percentage metrics use their actual percent).

City
National median (dataset)
Typical rent (2BR)
National median $1,441/mo
$1,258/mo
Broadband subscription
National median 91%
92%
Work-from-home share
National median 12%
8%
Median household income
National median $75,598
$70,663
Bachelor’s+ rate
National median 35%
12%
Commute 45+ min share
National median 11%
40%

Similar cities (by score)

#144 Corpus Christi, TX
45/100
#145 New Orleans, LA
45/100
#147 Macon-Bibb County, GA
44/100
#148 Fullerton, CA
44/100

FAQ

›What is Victorville’s remote work score and rank?
Victorville, CA scores D (44/100) and ranks #146 out of the top 200 US cities in this dataset.
›Is this based on Victorville city proper or the metro area?
City proper (incorporated place). This uses Census ‘Place’ boundaries, not the metro area. Metro-level rankings can differ a lot from the city itself.
›What is the population of Victorville, CA?
Population is about 135,983 (ACS 2023, city proper).
›What is the male vs female split in Victorville, CA?
About 50% male and 50% female (ACS 2023).
›What is a typical monthly rent in Victorville, CA?
Typical rent (2BR) is $1,258/mo (national median: $1,441/mo).
›What share of workers work from home in Victorville, CA?
Work-from-home share is 8% (national median: 12%).
›How common is broadband internet in Victorville, CA?
Broadband subscription is 92% of households (national median: 91%).
›What does the education mix look like in Victorville, CA?
Among adults 25+, the shares are roughly: less than HS 23%, HS/some college 65%, bachelor’s 8%, advanced 4%.
›Where does this data come from for Victorville, CA?
Metrics are from Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates (city proper / incorporated place), with optional NOAA climate normals when available.

Note: Scores are informational and depend on data coverage and methodology. Always validate against your personal constraints (job, neighborhood, commute, safety, schools, healthcare).