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Valley Park, MO
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Valley Park, MO
At a Glance
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)
Is Valley Park a Good Place to Live?
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 5.1% (42% 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 $287,525. 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.
Safety & Crime
Valley Park reports 46 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,051/100K.
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 58°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.