Valley Park, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.1 /5.0
A Great
6,817 Population 1,512/sq mi density
$64,470 Median Income $40,989 per capita
$232,900 Home Value $293,432 Zillow
$1,343 Median Rent 28.9% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$64,470 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$232,900 home value, $1,343/mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Valley Park, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,470
14% below
$40,989 per capita
Home Value
$232,900
17% below
Zillow: $293,432
Median Rent
$1,343/mo
15% above
28.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
44.9%
33% above
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
100% above
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
9% below
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Valley Park Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
86%
Home Value
83%
Rent
115%
Poverty
86%
Bachelor's
133%
Unemployment
200%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Valley Park a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Valley Park residents earn a median household income of $64,470 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,989. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Valley Park is $232,900 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $293,432. Median rent is $1,343/month, with 28.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.

Education

44.9% of adults in Valley Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% above the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Valley Park has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,817
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density1,512/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born6.5%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$64,470
Per Capita$40,989
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty10.7%

Housing

A+
Home Value$232,900
Rent$1,343
Ownership51.9%
Zillow$293,432
Housing Units3,252
Rent Burden28.9%

Health

Obesity29.3%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.5 in/yr
Elevation440 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.9%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+19.4%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.3%
EV Stations8

Did You Know?

The median home in Valley Park was built in 1990.
18.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (15 miles).
10.6% of the population has a disability.