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Apple Valley is a city incorporated in Victor Valley, San Bernardino County , in the United States , state of California . It was incorporated on November 14, 1988, and is one of twenty-two municipalities in California that use the word “valley” instead of “city” in its name. The city is east of and adjacent to the neighboring cities of Victorville and Hesperia, 35 miles (56 km) south of Barstow and 49 miles (79 km.) ) north of San Bernardino over the Cajon Pass.
Apple Valley is governed by a city council. The mayor changes every December.
Apple Valley was home to Roy Rogers and Dale Evans , whose museum was first established in Apple Valley (in 1967) before the museum was moved to Victorville in 1976. In 2003 the museum moved again to Branson, Missouri . The move was made in hopes of attracting more patrons; however, the museum was closed for financial reasons on December 12, 2009.
Enforcement is provided by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office .
Fire, Rescue and Paramedic services are provided by the Apple Valley Fire Protection District.
American Medical Response provides patient transportation in paramedic/emergency vehicles.
Apple Valley is highly regarded in San Bernardino County and the state of California for its excellent schools and educational options . Apple Valley Unified School District has two public high schools (9-12), one charter school (K – 12), one independent study school (hybrid/online course) (K – 12), three academies (K – 8) and ten elementary schools (K – 6). There is one private school (Pre – 12).
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- Air quality: 23 US AQI Good. Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
- Tap water: Yes, safe to drink
- Religious government: Non-religious
- Population: 72,000 people
- GDP: $57,808 / year
- Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
- Power outlets: 115V60Hz
- Internet: 54 Mbps
- Best wireless: Verizon
- Pay without cash: Yes, cards OK almost everywhere
- Tipping: How much should I tip at a restaurant? A gratuity of 15 to 20 per cent on top of the bill (before sales tax) is standard, with 25 per cent given for topnotch service. Servers in America work hard for the money – they’re generally friendly, knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile for customers.
- Apartment listings: AirBnb
- Apartments: Airbnb
- Hotels: Booking.com
- More hotels: Hotels.com
- Best taxi: Uber
- Online electronics shop: Amazon
- Best hospital: St Mary Medical Center St Joseph Health System
- Best intl air carrier: United Airlines
- Monthly costs for expat: $3300
- Monthly costs for family: $4600
- Monthly costs for local: $1300
- Meal: $13
- Small Cola: $2
- Beer 1 Pint: $5
- Coffee: $4
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