At a Glance
Median Income
$78,801
$25,359 per capita
Home Value
$232,100
Zillow: $359,031
Violent Crime
286/100K
1,315/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
311 sunny days/yr
How Green Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Green Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Green Valley a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Green Valley residents earn a median household income of $78,801 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,359. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,630 business establishments, including 155 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Green Valley is $232,100 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $359,031. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Green Valley reports 286 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,315/100K.
Education
19.0% of adults in Green Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Green Valley has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population1,503
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density391/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,801
Per Capita$25,359
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$1,848M
Avg Weekly Wage$965
Housing
A+
Home Value$232,100
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$359,031
Housing Units559
Rent Burden26.5%
Crime
F
Violent286/100K
Property1,315/100K
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,603/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain17.4 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation3,043 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 33%
Commute32 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Green Valley was built in 1991.
24.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 155 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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