At a Glance
Median Income
$26,750
$24,075 per capita
Home Value
$92,500
Zillow: $250,579
Median Rent
$554/mo
40.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
81.0% high school+
Unemployment
20.5%
37.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
18.8% smoking rate
How Love Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Love Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Love Valley a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Love Valley residents earn a median household income of $26,750 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,075. The unemployment rate stands at 20.5% (469% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,123 business establishments, including 415 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Love Valley is $92,500 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,579. Median rent is $554/month, with 40.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
11.6% of adults in Love Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
81.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Love Valley has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population155
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density152/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.7%
Economy
F
Median Income$26,750
Per Capita$24,075
Unemployment20.5%
Poverty37.8%
County GDP$13,548M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,217
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,500
Rent$554
Ownership55.7%
Zillow$250,579
Housing Units133
Rent Burden40.8%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,077/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain47.8 in/yr
Elevation1,497 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+81.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute28 min
Broadband67.0%
Internet Speed200 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Love Valley was founded in 1954.
The median home in Love Valley was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Statesville Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 200 Mbps.
There are 415 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.