At a Glance
Median Income
$86,250
$48,380 per capita
Home Value
$188,500
Zillow: $318,917
Median Rent
$1,139/mo
36.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.1%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
14.0% smoking rate
How Valley Falls Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Valley Falls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Valley Falls a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Valley Falls residents earn a median household income of $86,250 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,380. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,500 business establishments, including 374 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Valley Falls is $188,500 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $318,917. Median rent is $1,139/month, with 36.0% 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 1938.
Education
38.1% of adults in Valley Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Valley Falls has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population430
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density935/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$86,250
Per Capita$48,380
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$15,508M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,515
Housing
A+
Home Value$188,500
Rent$1,139
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$318,917
Housing Units193
Rent Burden36.0%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,122/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain44.9 in/yr
Elevation361 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.1%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+18.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 51%
Commute34 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17
Did You Know?
Valley Falls was founded in 1904.
The median home in Valley Falls was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Albany International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 374 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.