Welcome to Apple Valley: Where Community Blossoms
This inviting town is defined by its welcoming community spirit and modern amenities, truly offering its residents a “better way of life.”
Demographics Snapshot
Population: 75,867 residents
Median Household Income: $61,758
Median Age: 38.2 years
With its deep ranching history and captivating desert landscape, Apple Valley maintains the distinctive allure that once captivated Hollywood’s Western filmmakers. This inviting town is defined by its welcoming community spirit and modern amenities, truly offering its residents a “better way of life.” Apple Valley takes pride in its expanding commercial sector, placing a strong emphasis on sustained economic growth and providing businesses with a solid platform for future achievements.
Business Opportunities:
- A prime location with easy access to major roadways, including Highway 18, Highway 247, and Interstate 15.
- Affordable real estate and a lower cost of living, ideal for both up-and-coming and expanding businesses.
- A diverse and growing economy with opportunities in various sectors such as retail, healthcare, construction, and professional services.
- Proximity to major markets, including Los Angeles and Las Vegas, ensuring a broad customer base.
- A supportive and friendly business network with a strong sense of community that provides a wide range of resources for continued success.
Fun Fact: Beloved Western stars Roy Rogers and Dale Evans called Apple Valley their home for several years, and their enduring legacy continues to be honored in town. The section of Highway 18 that winds through Apple Valley is affectionately referred to as “Happy Trails Highway,” and the Town’s Civic Center proudly stands on Dale Evans Parkway.
Whether you’re considering Apple Valley as your home or the perfect place for your business, we invite you to experience the thriving community, natural beauty, and welcoming spirit that make Apple Valley truly special.
Mayor Scott Nassif
As the fall and winter seasons approach us, I am excited to share some updates and upcoming events happening in the Town of Apple Valley.
First and foremost, I want to extend my gratitude for the overwhelming community support and engagement we received during our recent Listening Session at the donated AMC Theatre. It was great to see residents come forward and share their insights on how to make the most out of that space. Collaboration will be key in making this transformation successful and we are excited about what the future holds for the theatre.
Looking ahead, we have a calendar packed with fall and winter activities that you won’t want to miss! To stay updated on these events, I encourage you to visit our website at applevalley.org. There, you’ll find detailed information from our Halloween Spooktacular to the Annual Christmas Tea. There is something for everyone to enjoy.
The Town announced a few commercial developments coming to Apple Valley: Sprouts Farmers Market, Raising Cane’s, Love’s Travel Stops and Cold Stone Creamery! The High Desert’s first ground-up Sprouts Farmers Market will be constructed on the south side of Bear Valley Road, east of Apple Valley Road. This shopping center will include Raising Cane’s. A Love’s Travel Stops was approved at Stoddard Wells and will become Apple Valley’s first retail presence along Interstate 15. Cold Stone will be located at the Apple Valley Commons and tenant improvements are underway. These commercial developments are exciting additions to Apple Valley, and we look forward to new opportunities that come to town.
In response to increased traffic at Yucca Loma and Apple Valley Roads due to the Green Tree Bridge opening, the Town is exploring traffic improvement measures. New traffic counts and studies will be conducted after construction on the Bear Valley Bridge and a new gas station at Yucca Loma Road to assess ongoing traffic impacts. The Town is now working on an interim project to widen Yucca Loma Road to 4 lanes from Apple Valley Road to Choco Road, contingent on securing funding, which will determine the project timeline.
As we prepare for the upcoming fall and winter seasons, we are grateful for the support and collaboration of our community, and we are excited about the upcoming events and new commercial developments that work towards our goal of creating a “Better Way of Life” for our residents and visitors.
State of the City
2025
The State of the Town is an opportunity for Apple Valley to unveil its vision and lay out plans, projects, and endeavors designed to enhance our town’s quality of life.
