Living in Valley Mills, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Valley Mills · Census data 2020–2024
Valley Mills has 1,136 residents with a median age of 31.7. The median household income is $51,607 (34% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $176,200, the median rent is $1,172/month.
Valley Mills is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Valley Mills at a glance
- Population
- 1,136
- Median age
- 31.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $51,607State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $176,200State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,172/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 69.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Valley Mills a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 12%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Valley Mills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Valley Mills the median home value is $176,200, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,172 per month, which is 37.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,430 a month in housing costs.
Valley Mills median household income
The median household income in Valley Mills is $51,607 and the income per person is $24,671. 12% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Valley Mills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 491
- Owner-occupied
- 69.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.6%
- Vacant
- 16.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.75
Valley Mills demographics
- Population
- 1,136
- Median age
- 31.7
- Under 18
- 33.1%
- 65 and older
- 10.7%
- Households
- 409
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Valley Mills ›
Education in Valley Mills
8.6% of adults 25 and older in Valley Mills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Valley Mills
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 85.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.3%
Valley Mills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Mills | 1,136 | $51,607 | $176,200 | $1,172 |
| Crawford | 1,020 | $88,458 | $238,600 | $970 |
| China Spring | 1,126 | $70,792 | $248,400 | — |
| Clifton | 3,503 | $64,653 | $160,000 | $1,055 |
| Willow Grove | 2,080 | $89,036 | $269,600 | — |
| Gholson | 1,112 | $77,500 | $148,800 | $862 |
| Laguna Park | 1,596 | $60,833 | $206,300 | $787 |
| McGregor | 5,761 | $72,750 | $221,700 | $1,194 |
| Oglesby | 418 | $47,750 | $110,600 | $911 |
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What is the median household income in Valley Mills, TX?
The median household income in Valley Mills is $51,607, 34% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Valley Mills?
The median home value in Valley Mills is $176,200, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Valley Mills?
The median gross rent in Valley Mills is $1,172 per month, about 37.4% of household income.
Is Valley Mills, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 12%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Valley Mills?
The median age in Valley Mills is 31.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Valley Mills?
The average commute to work in Valley Mills is 28 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Valley Mills?
The unemployment rate in Valley Mills is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Valley Mills?
8.6% of adults in Valley Mills 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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