At a Glance
Median Income
$93,264
$47,652 per capita
Home Value
$277,400
Zillow: $389,448
Median Rent
$1,255/mo
21.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
228/100K
2,673/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.3%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Middle Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Middle Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Middle Valley a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Middle Valley residents earn a median household income of $93,264 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,652. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,611 business establishments, including 952 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Middle Valley is $277,400 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $389,448. Median rent is $1,255/month, with 21.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Middle Valley reports 228 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 40% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,673/100K.
Education
32.3% of adults in Middle Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Middle Valley has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population11,808
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density1,210/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,264
Per Capita$47,652
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$37,279M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,269
Housing
A+
Home Value$277,400
Rent$1,255
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$389,448
Housing Units4,691
Rent Burden21.0%
Crime
F
Violent228/100K
Property2,673/100K
Health
Obesity31.7%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death10,011/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain63.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation767 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.3%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute26 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed224 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Middle Valley was built in 1979.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 224 Mbps.
There are 952 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.