Living in Valentine, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Valentine · Census data 2020–2024
Valentine has 2,633 residents with a median age of 37.2. The median household income is $56,898 (26% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $148,600, the median rent is $892/month.
Valentine at a glance
- Population
- 2,633
- Median age
- 37.2State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $56,898State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $148,600State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $892/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 62%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.7%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Valentine a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 9.1%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Nebraska median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Valentine
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Valentine the median home value is $148,600, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $892 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,194 a month in housing costs.
Valentine median household income
The median household income in Valentine is $56,898 and the income per person is $29,189. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Valentine: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,435
- Owner-occupied
- 62%
- Renter-occupied
- 38%
- Vacant
- 23.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.36
Valentine demographics
- Population
- 2,633
- Median age
- 37.2
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 23.4%
- Households
- 1,093
- Foreign-born
- 8.5%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Valentine ›
Education in Valentine
25.7% of adults 25 and older in Valentine have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 11.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Valentine
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 79.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 85%
Valentine vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valentine | 2,633 | $56,898 | $148,600 | $892 |
| St. Francis | 593 | $42,083 | — | $567 |
| Rosebud | 1,659 | $55,135 | $81,300 | $709 |
| Two Strike | 257 | $24,315 | — | $475 |
| White Horse | 238 | $39,609 | $9,999 | — |
| Antelope | 706 | $20,786 | — | — |
| Cody | 125 | $72,500 | $102,800 | $658 |
More for people moving to Valentine
Valentine ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Valentine: FAQ
What is the median household income in Valentine, NE?
The median household income in Valentine is $56,898, 26% lower than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Valentine?
The median home value in Valentine is $148,600, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Valentine?
The median gross rent in Valentine is $892 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Valentine, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 9.1%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Nebraska median.
What is the median age in Valentine?
The median age in Valentine is 37.2 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Valentine?
The average commute to work in Valentine is 15 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Valentine?
The unemployment rate in Valentine is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Valentine?
25.7% of adults in Valentine 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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