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Valley East, ON

Ontario

Valley East is a small city in Ontario with a population of 17,451. Residents earn $82,573 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
17,451 Population 10/sq mi density
$82,573 Median Income $47,716 per capita
$461,770 Home Value
$1,012 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 221 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$82,573 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$461,770 home value, $1,012/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $82,573
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $461,770
64% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,012
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.5%
9% higher than US avg

How Valley East Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population17,451
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density10/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

B+
Median Income$82,573
Per Capita$47,716
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty13.5%
Commute27 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$461,770
Rent$1,012
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units6,980
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain38.1 in/yr
Sunny Days221/yr
Elevation958 ft (292 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+17.0%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Valley East a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Valley East receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Valley East offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Valley East is $82,573, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Valley East is $461,770, making it a premium housing market at 64% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Valley East has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches, including 70.9 inches of snow.

Valley East has a population of 17,451 with a density of 10 people per square mile, spread across 1,743.7 square miles. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (94.3%), with 3.1% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 82% of residents, while 6.1% speak Spanish.

Population

17,451
Total Population
10
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
1,743.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Valley East vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 82.0%
4% above US avg
Spanish 6.1%
54% below US avg
Other Languages 11.9%

Social Characteristics

Valley East vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Valley East is $82,573, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,716 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $918, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 541 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes. 23.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Valley East vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,573
10% above US avg
Per Capita Income$47,716
Avg Weekly Wage$918

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.5%
9% above US avg
Establishments (County)541

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.6 min
Drive Alone83.6%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home23.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Valley East is $461,770, 64% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,012 (13% below the national average of $1,163). 66.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 6,980 total housing units in the city. 27.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$461,770
64% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,012
13% below US avg
Rent Burden27.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.5%
Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units6,980

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Valley East receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Valley East vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Valley East has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. The area receives 70.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 958 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Area1,743.7 sq mi (4,516.3 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates46.6450°N, 80.9973°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.1"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 70.9"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.1 on Feb 8, 2019.

Mar 9, 1998 Ontario, Canada M3.9 18 km
Aug 5, 2014 6 km NNW of Lively, Canada M3.8 23 km
Mar 13, 2005 5 km N of Greater Sudbury, Canada M3.6 12 km
May 25, 1998 3 km NW of Lively, Canada M3.4 25 km
Aug 5, 2014 5 km NNW of Lively, Canada M3.3 24 km
Feb 8, 2019 7 km SW of Azilda, Canada M3.1 20 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 2.1 in
February 11°F (-12°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 21°F (-6°C) 2.1 in
April 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in Wettest
October 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 2.9 in
December 15°F (-9°C) 2.3 in

Valley East has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 11°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.7").

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32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). 83.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+87.4%
Graduate Degree+17.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density10/sq mi
Total Area1,743.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.6 min
Drive Alone83.6%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home23.8%

Schools in Valley East

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Valley View Public School - - - -
École secondaire catholique l'Horizon - - - -
École publique Foyer-Jeunesse - - - -
École secondaire Hanmer - - - -
École séparée Sainte-Thérèse - - - -
École séparée Saint-Joseph - - - -
École séparée Notre-Dame - - - -
Redwood Acres Public School - - - -
St. Anne Separate School - - - -
Bishop Alexander Carter Catholic Secondary School - - - -
Confederation Secondary School - - - -
École élémentaire catholique Jean-Paul II - - - -
Immaculate Conception Catholic School - - - -
École publique de la Découverte - - - -
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Radio Stations near Valley East

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBC Radio One - Sudbury, ON (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CJRQ-FM "92.7 Rock" Sudbury, ON mainstream rock, rogers media AAC+ 48 kbps
CKLU 96.7 FM university radio MP3
CJMX-FM "KISS 105.3" Sudbury, ON hot adult contemporary, rogers media AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Nord de l'Ontario) Sudbury, ON radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique (Nord de l'Ontario) Sudbury, ON blues, classical AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Valley East

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anderson Farm Museum
Copper Cliff Museum
Dynamic Earth
Flour Mill Museum
Greater Sudbury Heritage Museums
Northern Ontario Railroad Museum & Heritage Centre
Rayside-Balfour Museum
Science North

Libraries in Valley East

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Garson Library and Citizen Service Centre0.0
Greater Sudbury Public Library0.0
Greater Sudbury Public Library - Azilda Branch0.0
Greater Sudbury Public Library - Capreol Branch0.0
Greater Sudbury Public Library - Chelmsford Branch0.0
Greater Sudbury Public Library - Coniston Branch0.0
Greater Sudbury Public Library - Copper Cliff Branch0.0
Greater Sudbury Public Library - Lively Branch0.0
Greater Sudbury Public Library - South End Branch0.0
Greater Sudbury Seed Library0.0
Main Branch0.0
Valley East Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Valley East

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Sudbury Market
The Marketplace Sudbury

Cafes in Valley East

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons

Clinics in Valley East

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #556319579

Dentists in Valley East

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #556319585
North Village Dental Center

Gas Stations in Valley East

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Canadian Tire
Esso
Esso
Esso
Norstar
Petro-Canada

Banks in Valley East

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CIBC
Desjardins
RBC
RBC
Scotiabank

Shopping Malls in Valley East

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre

Gyms in Valley East

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Snap Fitness

Golf Courses in Valley East

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monte Vista Golf Club

Breweries in Valley East

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Stack Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Valley East

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Valley East

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Former Nordic Ski Hill 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Adanac Ski Hill 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Valley East

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sudbury AirportYSBMedium Airport
Alban Airport-Small Airport
Dominion Airpark-Small Airport
Killarney Airport-Small Airport
Sudbury / Coniston Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Valley East

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post
Canada Post

Treatment Centers in Valley East

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
OATC

Churches & Religious Organizations in Valley East

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses
Paroisse Notre Dame Du Rosaire
Restoration Church
St James United Church
St. Kevin's Roman Catholic Church

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UFO Sightings
4
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Frequently Asked Questions About Valley East

What is the population of Valley East?

Valley East has a population of 17,451 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 1,743.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

Is Valley East expensive to live in?

The median household income is $82,573, 10% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $461,770 (64% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Valley East safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Valley East receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Valley East?

Valley East has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 221 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.1 inches, with 70.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Valley East?

The unemployment rate in Valley East is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $918. There are 541 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 23.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Valley East?

The median home value in Valley East is $461,770. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.

How are the schools in Valley East?

32.9% of adults in Valley East hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Valley East?

The average commute in Valley East is 27 minutes. 83.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 23.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Valley East?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Valley East is 94.3% White, 1% Black or African American, 3.1% Asian. 82% of residents speak only English at home, while 6.1% speak Spanish.

Nearby Cities

Capreol, ON 3,260 pop · 5.6 mi Azilda, ON 4,663 pop · 8.2 mi Rayside-Balfour, ON 14,557 pop · 10.3 mi Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part, ON 2,902 pop · 10.5 mi Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury, ON 166,004 pop · 10.7 mi Greater Sudbury, ON 166,004 pop · 10.7 mi Lively, ON 5,608 pop · 16.3 mi Dowling, ON 1,466 pop · 16.6 mi Cartier, MB 3,344 pop · 26.5 mi Markstay-Warren, ON 2,708 pop · 27.4 mi St.-Charles, ON 1,357 pop · 33.8 mi French River / Rivière des Français, ON 2,828 pop · 41.7 mi Espanola, ON 5,185 pop · 45.3 mi West Nipissing, ON 14,583 pop · 54.4 mi
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