At a Glance
Median Income
$55,422
$28,906 per capita
Home Value
$130,500
Zillow: $171,240
Median Rent
$1,024/mo
19.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
768/100K
5,837/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Valley a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Valley residents earn a median household income of $55,422 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,906. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 779 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Valley is $130,500 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,240. Median rent is $1,024/month, with 19.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Valley reports 768 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 102% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,837/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.6% of adults in Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Valley has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population10,406
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density807/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,422
Per Capita$28,906
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$1,240M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,003
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,500
Rent$1,024
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$171,240
Housing Units4,872
Rent Burden19.2%
Crime
F
Violent768/100K
Property5,837/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault494/100K
Burglary1,252/100K
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death12,569/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain52.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation633 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score3.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed206 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Valley was founded in 1980.
The median home in Valley was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Auburn University Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 206 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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