What are the schools like in Green Valley, MD?

Green Valley is served primarily by Frederick County Public Schools. The district operates 41 elementary schools, 13 middle schools, and 13 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.7:1.

What is the median household income in Green Valley?

The median household income in Green Valley, MD is $166,381 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Green Valley, MD?

Green Valley has an average high temperature of 39.1°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.4 inches.

Green Valley, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Green Valley, MD affordable or expensive?

Green Valley's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Green Valley is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $546,100 and the median rent is $2,447 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Green Valley, MD?

Green Valley has a violent crime rate of 144.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 601.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Green Valley, MD a Good Place to Live?

Green Valley is a small city of 12,980 in Maryland, with a median household income of $166,381 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Green Valley stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Green Valley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Index: 108.6

Green Valley's overall cost of living index is 108.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Green Valley costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Green Valley, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$546,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,447	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	97.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$166,381	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Green Valley's violent crime rate is 144.9 per 100,000 residents — 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

144.9 /100k

Property Crime

601.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Green Valley is served primarily by Frederick County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Green Valley, MD	National Avg
School District	Frederick County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	41	—
Middle Schools	13	—
High Schools	13	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	51.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Green Valley sees average highs of 39.1°F in January and 84.3°F in July, with 47.9 inches of annual precipitation and 31.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Green Valley, MD
Average High — January	39.1°F
Average High — July	84.3°F
Annual Precipitation	47.9"
Annual Snowfall	31.4"

Demographics

Metric	Green Valley, MD	National Avg
Population	12,980	—
Median Age	42.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.7%	18.9%
Asian	4.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.1%	22.2%
65 and over	17.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Monrovia, MD 2 mi New Market, MD 4 mi Mount Airy, MD 5 mi Damascus, MD 5 mi Urbana, MD 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Green Valley

Green Valley, MD is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

21770 21771

Green Valley vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Green Valley, MD affordable or expensive?

Green Valley's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Green Valley roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $546,100 and median rent is $2,447/month.

What is the crime rate in Green Valley, MD?

Green Valley's violent crime rate is 144.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 601.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Green Valley?

Public schools in Green Valley are operated by Frederick County Public Schools. The district has 41 elementary, 13 middle, and 13 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 51.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Green Valley, MD a good place to live?

Green Valley, MD has a population of 12,980, a median household income of $166,381, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. 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 Green Valley?

Green Valley averages 39.1°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.9 inches with about 31.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Green Valley?

Green Valley, MD is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 21770, 21771.

What is the population of Green Valley?

The population of Green Valley, Maryland is 12,980 with a median age of 42.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Green Valley?

Key numbers for living in Green Valley: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $546,100, median household income $166,381, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Green Valley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.