Spring Valley, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Fillmore County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,357 Population 796/sq mi density
$64,500 Median Income $34,084 per capita
$149,100 Home Value $246,308 Zillow
$861 Median Rent 31.2% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$64,500 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$149,100 home value, $861/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Spring Valley, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,500
14% below
$34,084 per capita
Home Value
$149,100
47% below
Zillow: $246,308
Median Rent
$861/mo
26% below
31.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
55% below
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

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)

Income
86%
Home Value
53%
Rent
74%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
111%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Spring Valley a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 $64,500 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,084. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 802 business establishments, including 64 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Spring Valley is $149,100 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,308. Median rent is $861/month, with 31.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Education

15.2% of adults in Spring Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Spring Valley has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,357
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density796/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,500
Per Capita$34,084
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$877M
Avg Weekly Wage$852

Housing

A+
Home Value$149,100
Rent$861
Ownership77.6%
Zillow$246,308
Housing Units1,121
Rent Burden31.2%

Health

Obesity41.2%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,032/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain36.4 in/yr
Elevation1,278 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Spring Valley was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.