At a Glance
Median Income
$73,480
$30,996 per capita
Home Value
$214,300
Zillow: $253,096
Median Rent
$1,017/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
81/100K
515/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.0%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
317 sunny days/yr
How Valley Center Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Valley Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Valley Center 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
Valley Center residents earn a median household income of $73,480 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,996. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,427 business establishments, including 1,236 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Valley Center is $214,300 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,096. Median rent is $1,017/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Valley Center reports 81 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 515/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
36.0% of adults in Valley Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Valley Center has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population8,937
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density1,103/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,480
Per Capita$30,996
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$41,525M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,166
Housing
A+
Home Value$214,300
Rent$1,017
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$253,096
Housing Units3,295
Rent Burden23.0%
Crime
F
Violent81/100K
Property515/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault27/100K
Burglary108/100K
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death10,292/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain32.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,346 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.0%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+13.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute27 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations51
Libraries20
Did You Know?
Valley Center was founded in 1885.
The median home in Valley Center was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,236 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.
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