Overview
Cherry Valley is a small city in California located a half-hour from San Bernardino in the Inland Empire area. Its prime location and sunny weather make it an attractive option for retirees. Besides that, the city is home to many outdoor amenities and a quaint downtown.
Climate & Geography
Cherry Valley is a city located in Southern California. Like most of California, summers are sunny and warm, and winters can be short and mild. Residents can expect to see less rain than the national average and over 250 sunny days each year.
The city is home to plenty of greenspaces and rolling hills. On the outskirts of the city there are valleys, mountains, and a few small bodies of water.
Recreation, Culture, & Entertainment
There are plenty of opportunities to get outside and enjoy the warm weather in Cherry Valley. The city is home to a number of outdoor attractions including forest preserves, state parks, and fruit orchards. Some of the most popular locations are Bogut Farm, Providence Park, and the Edward-Dean Museum of Decorative Arts. Additionally, Wildwood Canyon State Park and Oak Glen Preserve are just outside the town.
Downtown, residents can find different amenities like local restaurants, boutique shops, and farmers markets.
Just a half-hour drive from San Bernardino, residents can enjoy even more amenities like the San Bernardino National Forest, local history museums, and the Inland Center shopping complex.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Cherry Valley is higher than the national average. The average housing cost is also higher than the U.S but significantly lower than the rest of California.
California does not tax Social Security benefits, but the majority of other retirement income is taxable. Retirees over 65 can claim an extra $118 exemption that comes right off their tax bill. The state sales tax rate in California is 6 percent, and Cherry Valley adds a 1.75 percent tax on top of that rate.
Health Care
The San Bernardino metro area ranks in the top 66 communities according to Gallup’s Well-Being Index.
Within 15 miles of Cherry Valley are four hospitals that are rated high performing by U.S News. They are San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Moreno Valley Medical Center, Hemet Valley Medical Center, and Redlands Community Hospital. In Redlands, residents will find Loma Linda University Medical Center, which is nationally ranked in gynecology and rated high performing in six adult procedures.