At a Glance
Median Income
$124,000
$53,138 per capita
Home Value
$464,900
Zillow: $491,180
Bachelor's Degree+
46.1%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
12.4% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Valley City residents earn a median household income of $124,000 , which is 65% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,138. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,238 business establishments, including 338 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Valley City is $464,900 , 65% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $491,180. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Education
46.1% of adults in Valley City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% above the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Valley City has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population696
Median Age56.3 yrs
Density372/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$124,000
Per Capita$53,138
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$10,413M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$464,900
Rent
Ownership93.3%
Zillow$491,180
Housing Units300
Rent Burden27.2%
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,777/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation870 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.1%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+21.0%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute28 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Valley City was built in 2002.
24.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 338 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.