Living in Spring Valley, Ohio

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Spring Valley · Census data 2020–2024

Spring Valley has 575 residents with a median age of 46.9. The median household income is $80,000 (12% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $157,100, the median rent is $1,125/month.

Spring Valley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Spring Valley at a glance

Population
575
Median age
46.9State: 39.7
Median household income
$80,000State: $71,389
Median home value
$157,100State: $214,800
Median rent
$1,125/moState: $1,034
Homeowners
83.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
Average commute
28 min

Is Spring Valley a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Ohio median; home values 27% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.2%.

Cons: An average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Spring Valley

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Spring Valley the median home value is $157,100, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month, which is 19.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,198 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Spring Valley$157,100
Ohio$214,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Spring Valley$1,125
Ohio$1,034
United States$1,413

Spring Valley median household income

The median household income in Spring Valley is $80,000 and the income per person is $28,477. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).

Median household income

Spring Valley$80,000
Ohio$71,389
United States$80,734

Housing in Spring Valley: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
199
Owner-occupied
83.5%
Renter-occupied
16.5%
Vacant
8.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
3.16

Spring Valley demographics

Population
575
Median age
46.9
Under 18
25.4%
65 and older
33.9%
Households
182
Foreign-born
0.3%
Veterans
6.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White68.7%
Hispanic or Latino0.2%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Spring Valley ›

Education in Spring Valley

22.9% of adults 25 and older in Spring Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 10.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Spring Valley22.9%
Ohio31.5%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Spring Valley

Unemployment rate
5.6%State: 4.8%
Average commute
28 minState: 23 min
Work from home
12.3%
Drive alone
71.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
5.5%
Homes with broadband
87.9%

Spring Valley vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Spring Valley575$80,000$157,100$1,125
Bellbrook7,394$111,513$264,300$1,346
Xenia25,689$56,029$162,400$931
Corwin753$90,313$321,800$1,094
Waynesville2,777$79,048$269,500$1,049
Harveysburg837$71,420$164,900$906
Centerville25,205$85,492$287,200$1,270
Beavercreek47,126$110,088$279,600$1,457
Kettering57,206$74,681$208,500$1,051

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Living in Spring Valley: FAQ

What is the median household income in Spring Valley, OH?

The median household income in Spring Valley is $80,000, 12% higher than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Spring Valley?

The median home value in Spring Valley is $157,100, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.

How much is rent in Spring Valley?

The median gross rent in Spring Valley is $1,125 per month, about 19.7% of household income.

Is Spring Valley, OH a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Ohio median; home values 27% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%.

What is the median age in Spring Valley?

The median age in Spring Valley is 46.9 years (Ohio: 39.7).

How long is the commute in Spring Valley?

The average commute to work in Spring Valley is 28 minutes; 12.3% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Spring Valley?

The unemployment rate in Spring Valley is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Spring Valley?

22.9% of adults in Spring 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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