Living in Valley, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Valley has 8,002 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $88,895 (14% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $259,500, the median rent is $1,230/month.
Valley at a glance
- Population
- 8,002
- Median age
- 39.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $88,895State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $259,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,230/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 83.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.7%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Valley the median home value is $259,500, 22% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,230 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,937 a month in housing costs.
Valley median household income
The median household income in Valley is $88,895 and the income per person is $37,873. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,052
- Owner-occupied
- 83.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.2%
- Vacant
- 11.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.93
Valley demographics
- Population
- 8,002
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.4%
- Households
- 2,704
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Valley ›
Education in Valley
29.7% of adults 25 and older in Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 9.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 79.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley | 8,002 | $88,895 | $259,500 | $1,230 |
| Hayti | 1,803 | $77,213 | $283,000 | $1,132 |
| Westwood | 1,501 | $87,804 | $176,400 | — |
| Coatesville | 13,353 | $59,256 | $194,000 | $1,471 |
| South Coatesville | 1,928 | $76,005 | $280,200 | $1,241 |
| Pomeroy | 856 | $63,750 | $254,700 | $2,106 |
| Sadsburyville | 967 | $113,125 | $301,800 | $1,471 |
| Modena | 442 | $82,895 | $211,800 | $1,317 |
| East Fallowfield | 7,824 | $116,947 | $400,100 | $1,439 |
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What is the median household income in Valley, PA?
The median household income in Valley is $88,895, 14% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Valley?
The median home value in Valley is $259,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Valley?
The median gross rent in Valley is $1,230 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Valley, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 11.6%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Valley?
The median age in Valley is 39.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Valley?
The average commute to work in Valley is 36 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Valley?
The unemployment rate in Valley is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Valley?
29.7% of adults in 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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