Little Valley, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Cattaraugus County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,096 Population 1,096/sq mi density
$43,095 Median Income $25,022 per capita
$89,300 Home Value $158,734 Zillow
$699 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$43,095 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,300 home value, $699/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Little Valley, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,095
43% below
$25,022 per capita
Home Value
$89,300
68% below
Zillow: $158,734
Median Rent
$699/mo
40% below
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
64% below
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
21.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Little Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Little Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
57%
Home Value
32%
Rent
60%
Poverty
174%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Little Valley a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Little Valley residents earn a median household income of $43,095 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,022. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,778 business establishments, including 201 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Little Valley is $89,300 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,734. Median rent is $699/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

12.1% of adults in Little Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Little Valley has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,096
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density1,096/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$43,095
Per Capita$25,022
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty21.6%
County GDP$3,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,039

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,300
Rent$699
Ownership53.5%
Zillow$158,734
Housing Units453
Rent Burden28.8%

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,681/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain49.1 in/yr
Elevation1,573 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute23 min
Broadband72.2%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Little Valley was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Bradford Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 201 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.