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Valley View, TX

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Valley View is a small town in Texas with a population of 774. Residents earn $63,125 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
774 Population 324/sq mi density
$63,125 Median Income $35,016 per capita
$220,600 Home Value $299,190 Zillow
$1,033 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$220,600 home value, $1,033/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,125
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $220,600
22% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.1%
46% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,033
11% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.9%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.8%
45% lower than US avg

How Valley View Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population774
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density324/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,125
Per Capita$35,016
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$3,433M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$220,600
Rent$1,033
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$299,190
Housing Units322
Rent Burden24.5%

Health

Obesity34.9%
Uninsured12.5%
Smoking14.6%
Depression26.1%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation698 ft (213 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute24 min
Broadband76.4%
Libraries2

Is Valley View a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Valley View receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate. Valley View offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Valley View is $63,125, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Valley View is $220,600, 22% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,033 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Valley View enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. With 323 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Valley View has a population of 774 with a density of 324 people per square mile. The median age is 36.0 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.3%), with 2.7% Hispanic.

Population

774
Total Population
324
People / sq mi
36.0yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
2.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47%
Female 53%

Race & Ethnicity

Valley View vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.6%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.4%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Valley View vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Valley View is $63,125, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Valley View vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,125
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,016
Avg Weekly Wage$1,209
IRS Avg AGI$84,511

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.8%
45% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,110
County GDP$3,433M

Business (County)

Restaurants103
Healthcare81
Retail147
Manufacturing73

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,807
123% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.54%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.0 min
Drive Alone72.7%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home10.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Valley View is $220,600, 22% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,033 (11% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $299,190.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$220,600
22% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$299,190

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,033
11% below US avg
Rent Burden24.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.7%
Housing Units322
Median Year Built1975

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,807
123% above US avg
Effective Rate3.54%
In Valley View, 34.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 12.5% of residents lack health insurance. 14.6% are current smokers. 26.1% report depression. 24.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Valley View vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.9%
9% above US avg
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure31.4%
Asthma10.6%
COPD6.3%
Cancer7.1%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.6%
4% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.9%
Physical Inactivity24.0%
Depression26.1%
Mental Distress19.4%
Physical Distress13.0%
Short Sleep37.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.7%
Uninsured12.5%
45% above US avg
Checkup Rate72.1%
Dental Visits59.6%
Premature Death8,596/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access62.4%
Healthcare Facilities81
Valley View has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area enjoys 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation698 ft (213 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density324/sq mi
Coordinates33.4771°N, 97.1567°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48097
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 66.9-point margin. 76.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 83.1%
D 16.2%

Winner: Republican by 66.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.1%
46% below US avg
High School+88.6%
Graduate Degree+4.4%
School Test Score5.10
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density324/sq mi
Total Area2.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access76.4%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities81
Restaurants103
Retail Stores147

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.0 min
Drive Alone72.7%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home10.8%

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