Apple Valley is located in San Bernardino Count just north of San Bernadino between Victorville and Big Bear City along Highway 18. The population estimate for July 1, 1998 was 56,440, an increase of 10,361 since 1990.

Well-known residents have included Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, cowboy stars.

There is also a Apple Valley, Minnesota.

Apple Valley is part of the Riverside-San Bernardino, California metro area.