Living in Spring Valley, Wisconsin

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

Spring Valley has 1,290 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $69,750 (10% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $198,900, the median rent is $955/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
1,290
Median age
40.4State: 40.2
Median household income
$69,750State: $77,485
Median home value
$198,900State: $266,500
Median rent
$955/moState: $1,087
Homeowners
74.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
Average commute
27 min

Is Spring Valley a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.6%.

Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%.

The weather is best in June to 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 $198,900, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $955 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,444 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Spring Valley$198,900
Wisconsin$266,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Spring Valley$955
Wisconsin$1,087
United States$1,413

Spring Valley median household income

The median household income in Spring Valley is $69,750 and the income per person is $40,816. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).

Median household income

Spring Valley$69,750
Wisconsin$77,485
United States$80,734

Housing in Spring Valley: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
634
Owner-occupied
74.8%
Renter-occupied
25.2%
Vacant
7.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1972
Average household size
2.15

Spring Valley demographics

Population
1,290
Median age
40.4
Under 18
21%
65 and older
17.7%
Households
587
Foreign-born
1.2%
Veterans
6.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White95.8%
Hispanic or Latino3.3%
Black0.6%
Asian0%

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

Education in Spring Valley

29.6% of adults 25 and older in Spring Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Spring Valley29.6%
Wisconsin33.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Spring Valley

Unemployment rate
5.4%State: 3.2%
Average commute
27 minState: 22 min
Work from home
9%
Drive alone
80.8%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
1.6%
Homes with broadband
87.1%

Spring Valley vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Spring Valley1,290$69,750$198,900$955
Elmwood629$61,563$172,000$800
Woodville1,424$80,104$220,300$1,068
Wilson200$88,750$216,700$1,667
Baldwin4,342$77,179$273,500$1,154
Knapp532$66,250$118,800$980
Hammond1,960$82,721$262,200$944
Ellsworth3,349$87,857$262,200$1,042
Glenwood City1,260$72,917$176,700$1,305

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Living in Spring Valley: FAQ

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

The median household income in Spring Valley is $69,750, 10% lower than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (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 $198,900, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.

How much is rent in Spring Valley?

The median gross rent in Spring Valley is $955 per month, about 28.8% of household income.

Is Spring Valley, WI a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%.

What is the median age in Spring Valley?

The median age in Spring Valley is 40.4 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).

How long is the commute in Spring Valley?

The average commute to work in Spring Valley is 27 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Spring Valley?

The unemployment rate in Spring Valley is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Spring Valley?

29.6% 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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