Living in Valley Grande, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Valley Grande · Census data 2020–2024
Valley Grande has 4,047 residents with a median age of 46.4. The median household income is $58,929 (8% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $133,100, the median rent is $761/month.
Valley Grande at a glance
- Population
- 4,047
- Median age
- 46.4State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $58,929State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $133,100State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $761/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 90.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Valley Grande a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Alabama median; a poverty rate of 25.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Valley Grande
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Valley Grande the median home value is $133,100, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $761 per month, which is 29.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,178 a month in housing costs.
Valley Grande median household income
The median household income in Valley Grande is $58,929 and the income per person is $28,855. 25.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Valley Grande: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,726
- Owner-occupied
- 90.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.8%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.51
Valley Grande demographics
- Population
- 4,047
- Median age
- 46.4
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 1,610
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Valley Grande ›
Education in Valley Grande
16.8% of adults 25 and older in Valley Grande have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Valley Grande
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Drive alone
- 84.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Valley Grande vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Grande | 4,047 | $58,929 | $133,100 | $761 |
| Selma | 17,057 | $33,197 | $96,500 | $713 |
| Selmont-West Selmont | 2,150 | $32,443 | $69,000 | $493 |
| Marion | 2,886 | $35,842 | $108,700 | $588 |
| Autaugaville | 809 | $49,643 | $144,000 | $383 |
| Maplesville | 1,200 | $38,155 | $132,600 | $1,140 |
| Billingsley | 115 | $44,479 | $113,900 | — |
| White Hall | 875 | $34,375 | — | $877 |
| Uniontown | 1,798 | $33,750 | $67,300 | $475 |
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What is the median household income in Valley Grande, AL?
The median household income in Valley Grande is $58,929, 8% lower than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Valley Grande?
The median home value in Valley Grande is $133,100, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Valley Grande?
The median gross rent in Valley Grande is $761 per month, about 29.8% of household income.
Is Valley Grande, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Alabama median; a poverty rate of 25.3%.
What is the median age in Valley Grande?
The median age in Valley Grande is 46.4 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Valley Grande?
The average commute to work in Valley Grande is 25 minutes; 5.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Valley Grande?
The unemployment rate in Valley Grande is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Valley Grande?
16.8% of adults in Valley Grande have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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