At a Glance
Median Income
$56,458
$33,582 per capita
Home Value
$167,200
Zillow: $178,149
Median Rent
$960/mo
20.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15.1% smoking rate
How Valley Hi Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Valley Hi's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Valley Hi 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 Hi residents earn a median household income of $56,458 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,582. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,030 business establishments, including 103 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Valley Hi is $167,200 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $178,149. Median rent is $960/month, with 20.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
6.4% of adults in Valley Hi hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Valley Hi has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population157
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density253/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans20.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$56,458
Per Capita$33,582
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,767M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
Housing
A+
Home Value$167,200
Rent$960
Ownership35.1%
Zillow$178,149
Housing Units110
Rent Burden20.7%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,349/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
Elevation1,230 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute22 min
Broadband77.9%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Valley Hi was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.