At a Glance
Median Income
$72,364
$40,105 per capita
Home Value
$407,900
Zillow: $422,842
Median Rent
$1,642/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.0%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
14.3% 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+
3.5 / 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 $72,364 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,105. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 65,312 business establishments, including 5,618 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Spring Valley is $407,900 , 45% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $422,842. Median rent is $1,642/month, with 31.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Education
31.0% of adults in Spring Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Spring Valley has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 64.
Data Overview
People
Population219,913
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density6,193/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born29.2%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$72,364
Per Capita$40,105
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$195,936M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,250
Housing
B
Home Value$407,900
Rent$1,642
Ownership49.8%
Zillow$422,842
Housing Units93,494
Rent Burden31.8%
Health
Obesity29.0%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,618/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain4.2 in/yr
AQI64 (Moderate)
Elevation2,434 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+31.0%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed265 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries33
Did You Know?
Spring Valley was founded in 1981.
The median home in Spring Valley was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Harry Reid International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
29.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 265 Mbps.
There are 5,618 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 236 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.