Living in Valley City, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Valley City · Census data 2020–2024
Valley City has 785 residents with a median age of 49.4. The median household income is $99,643 (40% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $453,400.
Valley City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Valley City at a glance
- Population
- 785
- Median age
- 49.4State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $99,643State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $453,400State: $214,800
- Homeowners
- 77.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Valley City a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 40% higher than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 6%.
Cons: Home values 111% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 8.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–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 $453,400, 36% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,306 a month in housing costs.
Valley City median household income
The median household income in Valley City is $99,643 and the income per person is $47,846. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Valley City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 362
- Owner-occupied
- 77.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.9%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.17
Valley City demographics
- Population
- 785
- Median age
- 49.4
- Under 18
- 14.1%
- 65 and older
- 29%
- Households
- 362
- Foreign-born
- 5.5%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Valley City ›
Education in Valley City
41.3% of adults 25 and older in Valley City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 20.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Valley City
- Unemployment rate
- 8.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 22.3%
- Drive alone
- 69.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.9%
Valley City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley City | 785 | $99,643 | $453,400 | — |
| Grafton | 5,657 | $90,724 | $216,100 | $1,089 |
| Eaton Estates | 1,184 | $78,564 | $156,000 | — |
| Brunswick | 35,246 | $90,663 | $249,100 | $1,157 |
| Medina | 25,950 | $77,385 | $243,600 | $1,077 |
| Strongsville | 45,983 | $103,253 | $298,300 | $1,302 |
| LaGrange | 2,800 | $94,922 | $264,300 | $951 |
| Olmsted Falls | 8,639 | $96,837 | $239,300 | $1,241 |
| Berea | 18,218 | $74,926 | $198,100 | $1,062 |
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What is the median household income in Valley City, OH?
The median household income in Valley City is $99,643, 40% 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 Valley City?
The median home value in Valley City is $453,400, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
Is Valley City, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 40% higher than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: home values 111% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 8.6%.
What is the median age in Valley City?
The median age in Valley City is 49.4 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Valley City?
The average commute to work in Valley City is 28 minutes; 22.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Valley City?
The unemployment rate in Valley City is 8.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Valley City?
41.3% 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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