Living in Valhalla, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Valhalla · Census data 2020–2024
Valhalla has 2,937 residents with a median age of 47.8. The median household income is $134,037 (56% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $663,500, the median rent is $3,167/month.
Valhalla at a glance
- Population
- 2,937
- Median age
- 47.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $134,037State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $663,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $3,167/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 89.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.1%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Valhalla a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 56% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 9.4%.
Cons: Home values 57% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Valhalla
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Valhalla the median home value is $663,500, 99% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,167 per month, which is 41.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,785 a month in housing costs.
Valhalla median household income
The median household income in Valhalla is $134,037 and the income per person is $58,907. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Valhalla: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,171
- Owner-occupied
- 89.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.3%
- Vacant
- 10.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.77
Valhalla demographics
- Population
- 2,937
- Median age
- 47.8
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 23.9%
- Households
- 1,047
- Foreign-born
- 17.5%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Valhalla ›
Education in Valhalla
44.1% of adults 25 and older in Valhalla have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 19.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Valhalla
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 22.9%
- Drive alone
- 54.7%
- Public transit
- 5.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.5%
Valhalla vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valhalla | 2,937 | $134,037 | $663,500 | $3,167 |
| Hawthorne | 4,878 | $140,856 | $692,200 | $3,250 |
| Elmsford | 5,186 | $120,179 | $641,700 | $2,546 |
| Fairview | 3,034 | $99,119 | $474,500 | $1,250 |
| Thornwood | 4,140 | $170,398 | $650,400 | $2,550 |
| Pleasantville | 7,371 | $136,406 | $824,200 | $2,058 |
| White Plains | 60,666 | $110,763 | $620,800 | $2,269 |
| Hartsdale | 2,903 | $132,778 | $355,300 | $1,858 |
| Tarrytown | 11,784 | $107,106 | $685,300 | $2,121 |
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What is the median household income in Valhalla, NY?
The median household income in Valhalla is $134,037, 56% higher 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 Valhalla?
The median home value in Valhalla is $663,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Valhalla?
The median gross rent in Valhalla is $3,167 per month, about 41.3% of household income.
Is Valhalla, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 56% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 9.4%. Minuses: home values 57% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Valhalla?
The median age in Valhalla is 47.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Valhalla?
The average commute to work in Valhalla is 21 minutes; 22.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Valhalla?
The unemployment rate in Valhalla is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Valhalla?
44.1% of adults in Valhalla 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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