Living in Valley City, North Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Valley City · Census data 2020–2024
Valley City has 6,541 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $60,339 (21% lower than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $162,200, the median rent is $780/month.
Valley City at a glance
- Population
- 6,541
- Median age
- 39.4State: 35.9
- Median household income
- $60,339State: $76,657
- Median home value
- $162,200State: $249,900
- Median rent
- $780/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 55.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.4%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Valley City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the North Dakota median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 16.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Valley City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Valley City the median home value is $162,200, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $780 per month, which is 22.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,247 a month in housing costs.
Valley City median household income
The median household income in Valley City is $60,339 and the income per person is $36,485. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).
Housing in Valley City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,304
- Owner-occupied
- 55.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.5%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 1.97
Valley City demographics
- Population
- 6,541
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 23.1%
- Households
- 2,984
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Valley City ›
Education in Valley City
31.4% of adults 25 and older in Valley City have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 7.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Valley City
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 2.8%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Drive alone
- 82.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.8%
Valley City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley City | 6,541 | $60,339 | $162,200 | $780 |
| Oriska | 231 | $123,194 | $76,800 | $535 |
| Sanborn | 103 | $80,875 | $103,100 | — |
| Fingal | 174 | $56,944 | $56,000 | — |
| Tower City | 304 | $108,958 | $187,500 | $788 |
| Litchville | 185 | $33,281 | $115,600 | — |
| Buffalo | 180 | $76,875 | $179,700 | $567 |
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What is the median household income in Valley City, ND?
The median household income in Valley City is $60,339, 21% lower than the North Dakota median of $76,657 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Valley City?
The median home value in Valley City is $162,200, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.
How much is rent in Valley City?
The median gross rent in Valley City is $780 per month, about 22.9% of household income.
Is Valley City, ND a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the North Dakota median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 16.7%.
What is the median age in Valley City?
The median age in Valley City is 39.4 years (North Dakota: 35.9).
How long is the commute in Valley City?
The average commute to work in Valley City is 16 minutes; 3.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Valley City?
The unemployment rate in Valley City is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Valley City?
31.4% of adults in Valley City 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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