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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Valley Cottage

New York · 9,269 residents · 4.391 sq mi
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Valley Cottage is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,828. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $212,100. With a median age of 41.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 75% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,269
+3%since 1990
from 9,007 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,111 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 2,051 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.0
+12%since 1990
from 36.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Valley Cottage
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$75,828
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,779 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$33,181
+55%since 1990
from $21,412 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.7%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$212,100
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $211,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,081
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $867 in 1990
US average: $602
82.2%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 81.8% in 1990
17.8% rent
2.8
−26%since 1990
from 3.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(8,070)
Black2.8%(249)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(372)
Asian7.6%(682)
Diversity Score31.5%(2,838)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(7,237)
Black3.4%(314)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(622)
Asian9.8%(907)
Diversity Score43.6%(4,042)
44
+38%since 1990
from 32 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

41.4%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 39.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.3%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 87.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
16.9%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.8 min
−14%since 1990
from 27.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Valley Cottage, New York?

Valley Cottage, New York has about 9,269 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Valley Cottage, New York?

The typical household in Valley Cottage, New York earns about $75,828 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valley Cottage, New York expensive?

In Valley Cottage, New York, the median home is worth about $212,100, and the typical rent is about $1,081 a month.

How educated are people in Valley Cottage, New York?

About 41.4% of adults age 25 and over in Valley Cottage, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Valley Cottage, New York?

About 2.7% of people in Valley Cottage, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Valley Cottage, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Valley Cottage, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 262 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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