At a Glance
Median Income
$213,084
$58,640 per capita
Home Value
$268,600
Zillow: $144,061
Bachelor's Degree+
56.2%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
11.0% smoking rate
How Plum Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Plum Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Plum Valley a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Plum Valley residents earn a median household income of $213,084 , which is 184% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,640. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,872 business establishments, including 1,110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plum Valley is $268,600 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,061. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
56.2% of adults in Plum Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% above the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plum Valley has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population542
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density290/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans17.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$213,084
Per Capita$58,640
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$31,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$268,600
Rent
Ownership79.9%
Zillow$144,061
Housing Units149
Rent Burden30.7%
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death10,981/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation685 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.2%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+26.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute53 min
Broadband76.3%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries26
Did You Know?
The median home in Plum Valley was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Gary/Chicago International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 1,110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.