Living in Valley Head, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Valley Head · Census data 2020–2024
Valley Head has 669 residents with a median age of 42.2. The median household income is $45,889 (28% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $59,800, the median rent is $917/month.
Valley Head is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Valley Head at a glance
- Population
- 669
- Median age
- 42.2State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $45,889State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $59,800State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $917/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 87.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.7%
- Average commute
- 50 min
Is Valley Head a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 72% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 6%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 50 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Valley Head
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Valley Head the median home value is $59,800, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $917 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $944 a month in housing costs.
Valley Head median household income
The median household income in Valley Head is $45,889 and the income per person is $19,305. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Valley Head: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 272
- Owner-occupied
- 87.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.6%
- Vacant
- 9.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.71
Valley Head demographics
- Population
- 669
- Median age
- 42.2
- Under 18
- 34.1%
- 65 and older
- 17%
- Households
- 247
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 12.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Valley Head ›
Education in Valley Head
12.7% of adults 25 and older in Valley Head have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Valley Head
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 50 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 59.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.2%
Valley Head vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Head | 669 | $45,889 | $59,800 | $917 |
| Hammondville | 287 | $37,083 | $113,900 | $569 |
| Mentone | 377 | $42,344 | $269,700 | — |
| Fort Payne | 14,927 | $47,479 | $157,000 | $679 |
| Henagar | 2,501 | $49,315 | $144,700 | $1,048 |
| Menlo | 620 | $72,250 | $144,900 | $595 |
| Sylvania | 1,925 | $56,161 | $161,500 | $692 |
| Ider | 731 | $54,444 | $162,900 | $760 |
| Pine Ridge | 506 | $58,750 | — | $852 |
More for people moving to Valley Head
Valley Head ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Valley Head: FAQ
What is the median household income in Valley Head, AL?
The median household income in Valley Head is $45,889, 28% 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 Head?
The median home value in Valley Head is $59,800, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Valley Head?
The median gross rent in Valley Head is $917 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is Valley Head, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 72% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 50 minutes.
What is the median age in Valley Head?
The median age in Valley Head is 42.2 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Valley Head?
The average commute to work in Valley Head is 50 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Valley Head?
The unemployment rate in Valley Head is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Valley Head?
12.7% of adults in Valley Head 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.
Last updated: