Valley Grande, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Dallas County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
4,106 Population 123/sq mi density
$61,141 Median Income $27,955 per capita
$126,700 Home Value $184,537 Zillow
$908 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$61,141 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,700 home value, $908/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Valley Grande, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,141
19% below
$27,955 per capita
Home Value
$126,700
55% below
Zillow: $184,537
Median Rent
$908/mo
22% below
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
53% below
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
32% above
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Valley Grande Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Valley Grande's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
81%
Home Value
45%
Rent
78%
Poverty
120%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
106%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Valley Grande a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Valley Grande residents earn a median household income of $61,141 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,955. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 976 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Valley Grande is $126,700 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,537. Median rent is $908/month, with 22.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.

Education

15.9% of adults in Valley Grande hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Valley Grande has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,106
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density123/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,141
Per Capita$27,955
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$1,724M
Avg Weekly Wage$957

Housing

A+
Home Value$126,700
Rent$908
Ownership89.9%
Zillow$184,537
Housing Units1,737
Rent Burden22.1%

Health

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death20,427/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain54.5 in/yr
Elevation224 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score3.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 33% / D 66%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Valley Grande was founded in 2003.
The median home in Valley Grande was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.