Living in Valley, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Valley has 10,277 residents with a median age of 34.1. The median household income is $51,661 (19% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $140,800, the median rent is $1,016/month.
Valley at a glance
- Population
- 10,277
- Median age
- 34.1State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $51,661State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $140,800State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $1,016/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 67.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.1%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Alabama median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Valley the median home value is $140,800, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,016 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,130 a month in housing costs.
Valley median household income
The median household income in Valley is $51,661 and the income per person is $26,070. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,795
- Owner-occupied
- 67.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.5%
- Vacant
- 17.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.57
Valley demographics
- Population
- 10,277
- Median age
- 34.1
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 3,954
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Valley ›
Education in Valley
17.1% of adults 25 and older in Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Drive alone
- 85.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley | 10,277 | $51,661 | $140,800 | $1,016 |
| Lanett | 6,814 | $42,357 | $95,600 | $940 |
| Huguley | 2,577 | $43,750 | $141,500 | $838 |
| West Point | 3,403 | $57,214 | $199,500 | $789 |
| Cusseta | 148 | $80,385 | — | $1,042 |
| Antioch | 870 | $167,570 | $409,000 | — |
| La Fayette | 2,633 | $32,601 | $85,900 | $645 |
| Opelika | 32,820 | $65,004 | $241,800 | $950 |
| LaGrange | 32,078 | $43,708 | $216,300 | $1,073 |
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What is the median household income in Valley, AL?
The median household income in Valley is $51,661, 19% 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?
The median home value in Valley is $140,800, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Valley?
The median gross rent in Valley is $1,016 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is Valley, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 14.9%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Alabama median.
What is the median age in Valley?
The median age in Valley is 34.1 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Valley?
The average commute to work in Valley is 22 minutes; 4.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Valley?
The unemployment rate in Valley is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Valley?
17.1% of adults in Valley 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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