Living in Valley, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Valley has 3,174 residents with a median age of 50.2. The median household income is $110,200 (44% higher than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $528,100, the median rent is $962/month.
Valley at a glance
- Population
- 3,174
- Median age
- 50.2State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $110,200State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $528,100State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $962/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 74%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 44% higher than the Nebraska median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Home values 121% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in May and July to September.
Cost of living in Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Valley the median home value is $528,100, 59% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $962 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,071 a month in housing costs.
Valley median household income
The median household income in Valley is $110,200 and the income per person is $71,769. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,674
- Owner-occupied
- 74%
- Renter-occupied
- 26%
- Vacant
- 16.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.24
Valley demographics
- Population
- 3,174
- Median age
- 50.2
- Under 18
- 19%
- 65 and older
- 22.1%
- Households
- 1,398
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Valley ›
Education in Valley
51.2% of adults 25 and older in Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 22.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 26.1%
- Drive alone
- 63.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley | 3,174 | $110,200 | $528,100 | $962 |
| Leshara | 177 | $70,750 | $162,500 | $1,021 |
| Waterloo | 990 | $67,941 | $231,400 | $1,300 |
| Yutan | 1,832 | $103,350 | $198,800 | $1,453 |
| Arlington | 1,467 | $94,034 | $225,400 | $1,000 |
| Mead | 607 | $80,272 | $166,400 | $1,013 |
| Washington | 198 | $106,458 | $209,100 | — |
| Inglewood | 511 | $66,875 | $135,600 | $1,167 |
| Fremont | 27,567 | $71,152 | $214,700 | $1,080 |
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Valley ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Valley: FAQ
What is the median household income in Valley, NE?
The median household income in Valley is $110,200, 44% higher 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 Valley?
The median home value in Valley is $528,100, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Valley?
The median gross rent in Valley is $962 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is Valley, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 44% higher than the Nebraska median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: home values 121% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Valley?
The median age in Valley is 50.2 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Valley?
The average commute to work in Valley is 29 minutes; 26.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Valley?
The unemployment rate in Valley is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Valley?
51.2% 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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