At a Glance
Median Income
$66,696
$26,593 per capita
Home Value
$135,600
Zillow: $480,834
Median Rent
$1,163/mo
19.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
13.8% 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+
3.8 / 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 $66,696 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,593. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,527 business establishments, including 439 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Spring Valley is $135,600 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $480,834. Median rent is $1,163/month, with 19.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
20.1% of adults in Spring Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Spring Valley has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population598
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density2,215/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,696
Per Capita$26,593
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$18,762M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,338
Housing
A+
Home Value$135,600
Rent$1,163
Ownership84.5%
Zillow$480,834
Housing Units207
Rent Burden19.4%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,327/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation804 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute29 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Spring Valley was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Middletown Regional/Hook Field (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 439 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.