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Spring Valley

Texas · 4,229 residents · 1.215 sq mi
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Spring Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $214,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 84% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $859,400. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents. Households here earn about 235% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
84% 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
4,229
−1%since 2019
from 4,282 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
3,481 / sq mi
−1%since 2019
from 3,524 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+5%since 2019
from 40.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K200920202024Spring Valley
20244K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$214,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $206,654 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$87,795
−4%since 2019
from $91,202 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
81.8%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 81.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services16.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing9%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services7.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Information5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$859,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $789,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,750
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $3,501 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
95.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 96.7% in 2019
4.9% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+5%since 2019
from 3.8 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(3,386)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(391)
Asian8.4%(358)
Other3.4%(147)
Diversity Score44.8%(1,917)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(3,231)
Black0.6%(27)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(428)
Asian8.7%(370)
Other2.6%(108)
Diversity Score47.4%(2,003)
Diversity Score
47
+6%since 2019
from 45 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
84.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 83.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 99.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
40.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 41.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+6%since 2019
from 20.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 83.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 60.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
70.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 68.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 48.9% in 2019
Female
50.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 51.1% in 2019
Foreign born
11.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 8.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 2.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spring Valley, Texas?

Spring Valley, Texas has about 4,229 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Spring Valley, Texas earns about $214,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spring Valley, Texas expensive?

In Spring Valley, Texas, the median home is worth about $859,400, and the typical rent is about $2,750 a month.

How educated are people in Spring Valley, Texas?

About 84.4% of adults age 25 and over in Spring Valley, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spring Valley, Texas?

About 1.9% of people in Spring Valley, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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