Living in Little Valley, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Little Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Little Valley has 1,243 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $44,655 (48% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $101,200, the median rent is $725/month.
Little Valley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Little Valley at a glance
- Population
- 1,243
- Median age
- 36.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $44,655State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $101,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $725/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 57.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Little Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%.
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 28.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Little Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Little Valley the median home value is $101,200, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,068 a month in housing costs.
Little Valley median household income
The median household income in Little Valley is $44,655 and the income per person is $30,662. 28.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Little Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 545
- Owner-occupied
- 57.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.9%
- Vacant
- 9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.33
Little Valley demographics
- Population
- 1,243
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 496
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Little Valley ›
Education in Little Valley
14.3% of adults 25 and older in Little Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Little Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Drive alone
- 80.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.6%
Little Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Valley | 1,243 | $44,655 | $101,200 | $725 |
| Cattaraugus | 1,034 | $60,341 | $71,200 | $683 |
| Ellicottville | 348 | $86,042 | $377,300 | $1,160 |
| Salamanca | 5,846 | $41,667 | $80,900 | $688 |
| East Randolph | 499 | $75,870 | $109,400 | $496 |
| Randolph | 953 | $75,571 | $94,300 | $689 |
| West Valley | 489 | $70,357 | $126,700 | — |
| South Dayton | 543 | $40,000 | $67,300 | $794 |
| Cherry Creek | 327 | $68,516 | $81,800 | $780 |
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What is the median household income in Little Valley, NY?
The median household income in Little Valley is $44,655, 48% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Little Valley?
The median home value in Little Valley is $101,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Little Valley?
The median gross rent in Little Valley is $725 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Little Valley, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 28.2%.
What is the median age in Little Valley?
The median age in Little Valley is 36.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Little Valley?
The average commute to work in Little Valley is 22 minutes; 4.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Little Valley?
The unemployment rate in Little Valley is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Little Valley?
14.3% of adults in Little 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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