At a Glance
Median Income
$56,471
$35,525 per capita
Home Value
$152,800
Zillow: $197,685
Median Rent
$782/mo
25.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
283/100K
2,173/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.0%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Valley City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Valley City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Valley City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Valley City residents earn a median household income of $56,471 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,525. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 458 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Valley City is $152,800 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,685. Median rent is $782/month, with 25.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Valley City reports 283 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,173/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
30.0% of adults in Valley City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Valley City has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population6,554
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density1,524/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,471
Per Capita$35,525
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$853M
Avg Weekly Wage$993
Housing
A+
Home Value$152,800
Rent$782
Ownership61.0%
Zillow$197,685
Housing Units3,284
Rent Burden25.4%
Crime
F
Violent283/100K
Property2,173/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault236/100K
Burglary220/100K
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,642/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain21.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,222 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.0%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute15 min
Broadband79.6%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Valley City was founded in 1874.
The median home in Valley City was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Jamestown Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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