At a Glance
Median Income
$133,828
$67,380 per capita
Home Value
$502,000
Zillow: $664,395
Median Rent
$2,000/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
56.1%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.3%
9.0% smoking rate
How Valley Cottage Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Valley Cottage's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Valley Cottage a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Valley Cottage residents earn a median household income of $133,828 , which is 78% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $67,380. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 37,722 business establishments, including 2,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Valley Cottage is $502,000 , 78% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $664,395. Median rent is $2,000/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
56.1% of adults in Valley Cottage hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% above the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Valley Cottage has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population8,803
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density2,005/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born20.6%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$133,828
Per Capita$67,380
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
Housing
A+
Home Value$502,000
Rent$2,000
Ownership88.4%
Zillow$664,395
Housing Units3,654
Rent Burden24.5%
Health
Obesity27.3%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,881/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation193 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.1%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+24.8%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute32 min
Broadband98.4%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries45
Did You Know?
The median home in Valley Cottage was built in 1972.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
20.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 2,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.