Valley Center, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Sedgwick County County
Valley Center, KS
At a Glance
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)
Is Valley Center a Good Place to Live?
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 7.3% (103% 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 $262,225. 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 41 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 245/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.