Spring Valley is a small town of 2,512 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $66,250
and a 3.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Spring Valley stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Spring Valley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Spring 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: 93.1
Spring Valley's overall cost of living index is 93.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Spring Valley costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Spring Valley, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$139,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$738
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$66,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Spring Valley's violent crime rate is 38.0 per 100,000 residents
— 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
38.0 /100k
Property Crime
289.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Spring Valley is served primarily by KINGSLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Spring Valley, MN
National Avg
School District
KINGSLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Spring Valley sees average highs of 20.9°F in January
and 79.3°F in July,
with 36.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 50.6 inches of snow per year.
Spring Valley's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Spring Valley roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $139,700 and median rent is $738/month.
Spring Valley's violent crime rate is 38.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 289.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Spring Valley are operated by KINGSLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 17.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Spring Valley, MN has a population of 2,512, a median household income of $66,250, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Spring Valley averages 20.9°F in January and 79.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.4 inches
with about 50.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Spring Valley, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55975.
The population of Spring Valley, Minnesota is 2,512 with a median age of 38.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Spring Valley: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $139,700, median household income $66,250, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Spring Valley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
