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Morongo Valley is a remote, mountainous neighborhood near local highlights
Morongo Valley offers a quiet life in the mountains at a relatively affordable price for the region. "It's kind of overlooked because it has so few homes," says Madelaine LaVoie, broker and owner of Cherie Miller and Associates. "People drive through on their way to Yucca Valley and Joshua Tree National Park." Though remote, the neighborhood is off California State Route 62 and not far from popular spots, including Palm Springs in 20 miles. Surrounded by the Little San Bernardino Mountains, locals enjoy miles of hiking, biking and horseback-riding trails, and more foliage than one might imagine. "It's a little lusher than your standard desert," says Connor McClay, a Realtor with The Glen Realty, who grew up in nearby Yucca Valley. "A lot of the houses down there are hidden in the greenery."
Desert wildlife like bighorn sheep and coyotes roam freely in Morongo Valley.
A ranch home in Morongo Valley offers open space, rustic charm, and desert views.
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Miles of trails through vast ecosystems
Big Morongo Canyon Preserve encompasses a large swath of the valley. It's also a part of the greater Sand to Snow National Monument's 154,000 acres of protected land. The preserve offers numerous trails, including a boardwalk loop. "[The] deck goes over a natural underground spring, and [the preserve] has giant cottonwoods that grow naturally," LaVoie says. One of its most popular paths is the Morongo Canyon Trail, which is over 12 miles out and back through a rugged canyon. Covington Park has a playground and picnic area adjacent to the preserve. Joshua Tree National Park and San Bernadino National Forest, both less than 25 miles away, are other iconic hiking spots. For horseback riding, CottonWood Canyon Ranch offers guided rides and lessons.
Sunset at Big Morongo Canyon Preserve paints the desert sky with vibrant, peaceful hues.
Covington Park offers outdoor fun with picnic areas and desert scenery in Morongo Valley.
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Epic views of snow-capped mountains from acreage homes
Living here comes with epic views. "You can see the snow-capped mountains of San Jacinto and San Gorgonio Mountain from many of the homes," LaVoie says. "It's very spaced out. There's a couple of areas that are a little [closer together] but most of them are acreage properties." Ranch styles, small cottages and farmhouses are common, most ranging from the mid-$200,000s to the high $500,000s, depending on their condition and size. However, fixer-uppers could go for less than $100,000, and luxuriously remodeled properties closer to the mountains fetch from the high $800,000 to over $1 million. The higher price range often brings a detached guesthouse, pool and spa. Homes tend to be older, with a median build year of 1966.
Morongo Valley’s ranch and cottage homes reflect a peaceful desert lifestyle.
Ranch home in Morongo Valley offers rustic charm, open space, and desert views.
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Support for local businesses at home, traveling for more options
There’s strong support for local businesses in the community. “The Morongo Cafe is my favorite restaurant because it’s home-cooking for breakfast and lunch,” LaVoie says. “And the Spaghetti Western has new owners from Rome. They [play] live music while they are serving you dinner, and it’s got a lovely bar atmosphere.” LaVoie says locals drive to Yucca Valley and Palm Springs when they can’t find what they need at nearby grocers, including going to the farmers market, which occurs Wednesday to Sunday. Yucca Valley is the closest option for chain stores, including Stater Bros. Markets and Petco.
Outdoor Marketplace near Morongo Valley features antiques, crafts, and desert charm.
Petco in Yucca Valley offers food, toys, and grooming supplies for Morongo Valley pet owners.
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Pancake breakfasts in the park, holiday fun and live music
Most local events happen at Covington Park. “[The park] has a minimum of three events a year, probably more. Pancake breakfast, Halloween [concerts], periodic things,” LaVoie says. She adds that locals also head 10 miles to Pioneer Town for live music at Pappy & Harriet's. Joshua Tree is 15 miles away and hosts its famous music festival in May and October.
Covington Park features a shaded picnic pavilion for gatherings and outdoor meals.
Wide grass fields at Covington Park offer space for soccer and other outdoor games.
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Studies through the Morongo Unified School District
Students attend the Morongo Unified School District. Morongo Valley Elementary School, which earns a B-minus on Niche, is often the first step. Students then filter into La Contenta Middle School, which maintains a C rating, before heading to B-minus-rated Yucca Valley High. The high school offers a Career Technical Education program for students pursuing in-demand fields, such as cybersecurity.
Morongo Valley Elementary School serves local students in a supportive learning environment.
La Contenta Middle School offers a nurturing space for students from Morongo Valley.
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The neighborhood is built around a major state route
California State Route 62 flows through Morongo Valley. Yucca Valley Transit Center, operated by Basin Transit, is east of the neighborhood. Its buses take commuters to Palm Springs International Airport, less than 25 miles away.
Summer and winter weather bring increased risk for wildfires, flooding
Summer brings thunderstorms and the potential for wildfires, and winter brings rain brought by Pacific storms. "It floods — so the people that live on dirt roads just have to deal with them getting repaired. That's the biggest thing we deal with," McClay says. The CAP Index Crime Score is lower than the national average, at 2 out of 10 versus 4.
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On average, homes in Morongo Valley, CA sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Morongo Valley, CA over the last 12 months is $350,000, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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