At a Glance
Median Income
$85,938
$34,444 per capita
Home Value
$19,700
Zillow: $112,066
Bachelor's Degree+
41.4%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
15.7% smoking rate
How Valera Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Valera's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Valera a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Valera residents earn a median household income of $85,938 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,444. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 258 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Valera is $19,700 , 93% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,066. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
41.4% of adults in Valera hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% above the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Valera has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population70
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density318/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born10.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,938
Per Capita$34,444
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$281M
Avg Weekly Wage$866
Housing
A+
Home Value$19,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$112,066
Housing Units34
Rent Burden23.2%
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death13,602/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain27.2 in/yr
Elevation1,820 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.4%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 89% / D 10%
Broadband78.1%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Valera was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Brownwood Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.