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Valley City

Ohio · 785 residents · 1.872 sq mi
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Valley City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,643. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $453,400. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
785
+13%since 2023
from 696 in 2023
2014 – 2024
Population density
419 / sq mi
+13%since 2023
from 372 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
49.4
−12%since 2023
from 56.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2014 – 2024
469598728857986201420202024Valley City
2024785
201420202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,643
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $124,000 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2014 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,846
−10%since 2023
from $53,138 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 69.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.337
+17%since 2023
from 0.287 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Information4.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$453,400
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $464,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2014 – 2024
Owner-occupied
77.1%
−16.2 ptssince 2023
from 93.3% in 2023
22.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 43.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+21%since 2023
from 3.7 in 2023
2014 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(673)
Black3.2%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score8%(56)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(758)
Black3.3%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score8.3%(65)
Diversity Score
8
+4%since 2023
from 8 in 2023
2014 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 46.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 94.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
−1%since 2023
from 27.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 64.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 24.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.3%
−11.1 ptssince 2023
from 48.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 42.0% in 2023
Female
54.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 58.0% in 2023
Foreign born
5.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 82.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 96.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley City, Ohio?

Valley City, Ohio has about 785 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Valley City, Ohio?

The typical household in Valley City, Ohio earns about $99,643 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valley City, Ohio expensive?

In Valley City, Ohio, the median home is worth about $453,400.

How educated are people in Valley City, Ohio?

About 41.3% of adults age 25 and over in Valley City, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Valley City, Ohio?

About 6.0% of people in Valley City, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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