At a Glance
Median Income
$55,671
$26,400 per capita
Home Value
$229,600
Zillow: $278,413
Median Rent
$955/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
14.4% 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?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Valley Falls residents earn a median household income of $55,671 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,400. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 988 business establishments, including 86 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Valley Falls is $229,600 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,413. Median rent is $955/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Education
21.8% of adults in Valley Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Valley Falls has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population7,249
Median Age25.6 yrs
Density1,397/mi²
Male / Female39% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,671
Per Capita$26,400
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$2,342M
Avg Weekly Wage$928
Housing
A
Home Value$229,600
Rent$955
Ownership46.6%
Zillow$278,413
Housing Units3,020
Rent Burden31.3%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death14,798/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain51.7 in/yr
Elevation748 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+14.6%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Valley Falls was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.