Spring Valley is a mid-sized city of 220,114 in Nevada, with a median household income of $69,341
and a 7.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is
3% above the national average.
Strengths:
Spring Valley stands out for solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 102.6
Spring Valley's overall cost of living index is 102.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Spring Valley costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.
Metric
Spring Valley, NV
National Avg
Median Home Value
$375,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,523
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
49.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$69,341
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Spring Valley's violent crime rate is 94.1 per 100,000 residents
— 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
94.1 /100k
Property Crime
528.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Spring Valley is served primarily by Clark County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Spring Valley, NV
National Avg
School District
Clark County
—
Elementary Schools
242
—
Middle Schools
60
—
High Schools
74
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
30.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Spring Valley sees average highs of 59.0°F in January
and 105.8°F in July,
with 6.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Spring Valley's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Spring Valley roughly 3% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $375,200 and median rent is $1,523/month.
Spring Valley's violent crime rate is 94.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 528.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Spring Valley are operated by Clark County.
The district has 242 elementary, 60 middle, and 74 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1. 30.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Spring Valley, NV has a population of 220,114, a median household income of $69,341, and an unemployment rate of 7.6%.
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 59.0°F in January and 105.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 6.6 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Spring Valley, NV is covered by 6 ZIP codes: 89148, 89147, 89113, 89118, 89103, 89146.
The population of Spring Valley, Nevada is 220,114 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Spring Valley: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $375,200, median household income $69,341, crime index 25 (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.
