At a Glance
Median Income
$61,250
$43,072 per capita
Home Value
$171,300
Zillow: $241,497
Median Rent
$627/mo
20.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
338/100K
1,511/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.9%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Valdese Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Valdese's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Valdese 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
Valdese residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,072. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,725 business establishments, including 158 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Valdese is $171,300 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,497. Median rent is $627/month, with 20.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Valdese reports 338 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 11% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,511/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
37.9% of adults in Valdese hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Valdese has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,689
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density597/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$43,072
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$3,724M
Avg Weekly Wage$942
Housing
A+
Home Value$171,300
Rent$627
Ownership76.0%
Zillow$241,497
Housing Units2,116
Rent Burden20.8%
Crime
F
Violent338/100K
Property1,511/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault338/100K
Burglary271/100K
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,521/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain51.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,100 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.9%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+17.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute26 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Valdese was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 158 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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