Valley is a small town of 3,032 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $80,319
and a 2.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Valley stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Valley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All 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: 92.5
Valley's overall cost of living index is 92.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Valley costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Valley, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$414,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$970
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$80,319
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Valley's violent crime rate is 326.4 per 100,000 residents
— 14% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
326.4 /100k
Property Crime
2787.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Valley is served primarily by DOUGLAS CO WEST COMMUNITY SCHS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Valley, NE
National Avg
School District
DOUGLAS CO WEST COMMUNITY SCHS
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
44.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Valley sees average highs of 32.9°F in January
and 86.5°F in July,
with 33.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 31.8 inches of snow per year.
Valley's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Valley roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $414,400 and median rent is $970/month.
Valley's violent crime rate is 326.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2787.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Valley are operated by DOUGLAS CO WEST COMMUNITY SCHS.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 44.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Valley, NE has a population of 3,032, a median household income of $80,319, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%.
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.
Valley averages 32.9°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.1 inches
with about 31.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Valley, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68064.
The population of Valley, Nebraska is 3,032 with a median age of 48.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Valley: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $414,400, median household income $80,319, crime index 105 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Valley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
