Valley Center, KS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Valley Center, Kansas Summary
Life in Valley Center research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Valley Center over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Valley Center:
The population in Valley Center is 8,365.
The median home value in Valley Center is $166,300.
The median income in Valley Center is $64,811.
The cost of living in Valley Center is 90 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Valley Center is $869.
The unemployment rate in Valley Center is 7.0%.
The poverty rate in Valley Center is 1.5%.
Table Of Contents
Valley Center SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
6
Safety
8.5
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
8
Valley Center, KS Crime Report
82
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,098.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-52.73%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Valley Center / 100k People |
Kansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 82 | 1,098.8 | 2,624.1 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 13 | 174.2 | 425.0 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.4 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 31.8 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9 | 120.6 | 346.4 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 69 | 924.6 | 2,199.1 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 53.6 | 331.4 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 56 | 750.4 | 1,619.6 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 9 | 120.6 | 248.1 | 282.7 |
Valley Center, KS Cost Of Living
90
Valley Center's Overall Cost Of Living
Valley Center's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Valley Center | Kansas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 87 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 90 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 95 | 100 | |
| Health | 96 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 77 | 70 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 91 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 97 | 102 | 100 | |
Rankings for Valley Center in Kansas
Map Of Valley Center, KS
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Population over time in Valley Center
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,843 | 16.2% |
| 2020 | 6,747 | 3.7% |
| 2019 | 6,507 | 1.4% |
| 2018 | 6,420 | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 6,586 | 2.1% |
| 2016 | 6,449 | -3.0% |
| 2015 | 6,646 | -1.2% |
| 2014 | 6,730 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 6,787 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 6,748 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Valley Center
| Race | Valley Center | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.8% | 74.8% | 59.4% |
| African American | 0.0% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 3.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 5.5% | 3.7% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 5.9% | 12.3% | 18.4% |
Gender in Valley Center
| Gender | Valley Center | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Valley Center for adults over 25
| Education | Valley Center | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Valley Center, Kansas
| Income | Valley Center | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.4% | 5.0% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 3.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.2% | 8.1% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.2% | 8.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.5% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 25.2% | 18.5% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.4% | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.1% | 16.0% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.9% | 6.7% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.0% | 6.6% | 9.5% |
