Living in Valley Park, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Valley Park · Census data 2020–2024
Valley Park has 6,795 residents with a median age of 39.5. The median household income is $67,898 (4% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $251,000, the median rent is $1,443/month.
Valley Park at a glance
- Population
- 6,795
- Median age
- 39.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $67,898State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $251,000State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,443/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 52.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Valley Park a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.8%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Missouri median; home values 9% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Valley Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Valley Park the median home value is $251,000, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,443 per month, which is 33% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,706 a month in housing costs.
Valley Park median household income
The median household income in Valley Park is $67,898 and the income per person is $42,541. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Valley Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,259
- Owner-occupied
- 52.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.7%
- Vacant
- 1.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.06
Valley Park demographics
- Population
- 6,795
- Median age
- 39.5
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 3,219
- Foreign-born
- 5.7%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Valley Park ›
Education in Valley Park
43.9% of adults 25 and older in Valley Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 13.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Valley Park
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 21.1%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Valley Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Park | 6,795 | $67,898 | $251,000 | $1,443 |
| Twin Oaks | 734 | $120,151 | $298,800 | $1,778 |
| Manchester | 18,160 | $97,801 | $323,100 | $1,322 |
| Fenton | 4,088 | $101,000 | $374,500 | $1,622 |
| Winchester | 1,939 | $87,917 | $216,500 | $1,557 |
| Murphy | 8,285 | $72,233 | $184,700 | $1,056 |
| Ballwin | 31,279 | $124,626 | $377,100 | $1,418 |
| Des Peres | 9,170 | $224,327 | $609,200 | $1,750 |
| Kirkwood | 29,363 | $121,270 | $451,400 | $1,348 |
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What is the median household income in Valley Park, MO?
The median household income in Valley Park is $67,898, 4% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Valley Park?
The median home value in Valley Park is $251,000, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Valley Park?
The median gross rent in Valley Park is $1,443 per month, about 33% of household income.
Is Valley Park, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.8%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Missouri median; home values 9% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.7%.
What is the median age in Valley Park?
The median age in Valley Park is 39.5 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Valley Park?
The average commute to work in Valley Park is 22 minutes; 21.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Valley Park?
The unemployment rate in Valley Park is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Valley Park?
43.9% of adults in Valley Park 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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