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Valley Falls

New York · 510 residents · 0.463 sq mi
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Valley Falls is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,594. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $151,400. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
510
+4%since 2000
from 491 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,102 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,060 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+9%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4074434795145501990201020202024Valley Falls
2024451
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,594
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,317
+106%since 2000
from $20,989 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$944
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
39.6% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+23%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(475)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(18)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(467)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(11)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other3%(15)
Diversity Score14.1%(72)
Diversity Score
14
+292%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.3%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+59%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 77.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.2%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−92.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley Falls, New York?

Valley Falls, New York has about 510 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Valley Falls, New York earns about $73,594 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valley Falls, New York expensive?

In Valley Falls, New York, the median home is worth about $151,400, and the typical rent is about $944 a month.

How educated are people in Valley Falls, New York?

About 38.3% of adults age 25 and over in Valley Falls, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 1.9% of people in Valley Falls, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Valley Falls, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Valley Falls, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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