What are the schools like in Valdez, CO?

School district data for Valdez is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Valdez?

The median household income in Valdez, CO is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is N/A.

What is the weather like in Valdez, CO?

Valdez has an average high temperature of 47.7°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 48.1 inches.

Valdez, CO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Valdez, CO?

Valdez has a violent crime rate of 537.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2357.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Valdez, CO a Good Place to Live?

Valdez is a small town of 12 in Colorado, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Valdez stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Valdez is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Valdez city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Valdez metro area.

Metric	Valdez, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	0.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Valdez's violent crime rate is 537.7 per 100,000 residents — 42% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

537.7 /100k

Property Crime

2357.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Valdez, CO	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	50.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	50.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Valdez sees average highs of 47.7°F in January and 86.9°F in July, with 17.2 inches of annual precipitation and 48.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Valdez, CO
Average High — January	47.7°F
Average High — July	86.9°F
Annual Precipitation	17.2"
Annual Snowfall	48.1"

Demographics

Metric	Valdez, CO	National Avg
Population	12	—
Median Age	6.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	N/A	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	66.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	66.7%	22.2%
65 and over	0.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cokedale, CO 3 mi Segundo, CO 4 mi Jansen, CO 7 mi Starkville, CO 8 mi Trinidad, CO 11 mi

Valdez vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Valdez, CO affordable or expensive?

Valdez has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Valdez, CO?

Valdez's violent crime rate is 537.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2357.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Valdez?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Valdez, CO a good place to live?

Valdez, CO has a population of 12, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of N/A. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Valdez?

Valdez averages 47.7°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.2 inches with about 48.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Valdez?

The population of Valdez, Colorado is 12 with a median age of 6.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Valdez?

Key numbers for living in Valdez: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 130 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Valdez side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.