At a Glance
Median Income
$42,721
$31,947 per capita
Home Value
$168,400
Zillow: $305,198
Median Rent
$428/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
68.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
22.5% smoking rate
How Spring Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Spring Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Spring 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
Spring Valley residents earn a median household income of $42,721 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,947. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,444 business establishments, including 612 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Spring Valley is $168,400 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,198. Median rent is $428/month, with 31.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
11.0% of adults in Spring Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
68.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Spring Valley has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population1,610
Median Age52.6 yrs
Density1,578/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$42,721
Per Capita$31,947
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$12,137M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A
Home Value$168,400
Rent$428
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$305,198
Housing Units592
Rent Burden31.6%
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death10,160/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain15.2 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation3,941 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+68.8%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute30 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Spring Valley was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
29.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 612 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.