Living in Valley Falls, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Valley Falls · Census data 2020–2024
Valley Falls has 1,382 residents with a median age of 47.4. The median household income is $46,681 (37% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $122,700, the median rent is $785/month.
Valley Falls is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Valley Falls at a glance
- Population
- 1,382
- Median age
- 47.4State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $46,681State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $122,700State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $785/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 54.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Valley Falls a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Valley Falls
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Valley Falls the median home value is $122,700, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $785 per month, which is 32.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,375 a month in housing costs.
Valley Falls median household income
The median household income in Valley Falls is $46,681 and the income per person is $31,477. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Valley Falls: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 652
- Owner-occupied
- 54.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.2%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.17
Valley Falls demographics
- Population
- 1,382
- Median age
- 47.4
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 25.1%
- Households
- 615
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Valley Falls ›
Education in Valley Falls
20.2% of adults 25 and older in Valley Falls have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Valley Falls
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 13%
- Drive alone
- 66.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.1%
Valley Falls vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Falls | 1,382 | $46,681 | $122,700 | $785 |
| Ozawkie | 604 | $100,156 | $214,300 | $1,125 |
| Nortonville | 715 | $58,571 | $102,000 | $970 |
| Denison | 232 | $80,417 | $56,300 | — |
| Winchester | 417 | $55,833 | $102,400 | $800 |
| Oskaloosa | 1,113 | $83,750 | $183,100 | $846 |
| Meriden | 716 | $76,667 | $176,400 | $839 |
| Effingham | 786 | $62,500 | $99,100 | $813 |
| Mayetta | 347 | $64,688 | $69,600 | $975 |
More for people moving to Valley Falls
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What is the median household income in Valley Falls, KS?
The median household income in Valley Falls is $46,681, 37% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Valley Falls?
The median home value in Valley Falls is $122,700, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Valley Falls?
The median gross rent in Valley Falls is $785 per month, about 32.4% of household income.
Is Valley Falls, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Valley Falls?
The median age in Valley Falls is 47.4 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Valley Falls?
The average commute to work in Valley Falls is 27 minutes; 13% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Valley Falls?
The unemployment rate in Valley Falls is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Valley Falls?
20.2% of adults in Valley Falls 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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