What are the schools like in Valley, WA?

Valley is served primarily by Valley School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.7:1.

What is the median household income in Valley?

The median household income in Valley, WA is $31,613 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Valley, WA?

Valley has an average high temperature of 32.9°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 43.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Valley, WA affordable or expensive?

Valley's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Valley is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $135,100 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Valley, WA?

Valley has a violent crime rate of 67.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 584.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Valley, WA a Good Place to Live?

Valley is a small town of 92 in Washington, with a median household income of $31,613 . Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Valley stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 101.0

Valley's overall cost of living index is 101.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Valley costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Valley, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$135,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$31,613	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Valley's violent crime rate is 67.8 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

67.8 /100k

Property Crime

584.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Valley is served primarily by Valley School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Valley, WA	National Avg
School District	Valley School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	20.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	66.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Valley sees average highs of 32.9°F in January and 86.1°F in July, with 21.4 inches of annual precipitation and 43.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Valley, WA
Average High — January	32.9°F
Average High — July	86.1°F
Annual Precipitation	21.4"
Annual Snowfall	43.4"

Demographics

Metric	Valley, WA	National Avg
Population	92	—
Median Age	32.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	32.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Chewelah, WA 8 mi Springdale, WA 8 mi Loon Lake, WA 8 mi Addy, WA 14 mi Clayton, WA 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Valley

Valley, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99181

Valley vs Other Cities

Valley, WA vs Chewelah, WA Valley, WA vs Springdale, WA Valley, WA vs Loon Lake, WA Valley, WA vs Addy, WA Valley, WA vs Clayton, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Valley, WA affordable or expensive?

Valley's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Valley roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $135,100 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Valley, WA?

Valley's violent crime rate is 67.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 584.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Valley?

Public schools in Valley are operated by Valley School District. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.7:1. 0.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Valley, WA a good place to live?

Valley, WA has a population of 92, a median household income of $31,613, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Valley?

Valley averages 32.9°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.4 inches with about 43.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Valley?

Valley, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99181.

What is the population of Valley?

The population of Valley, Washington is 92 with a median age of 32.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Valley?

Key numbers for living in Valley: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $135,100, median household income $31,613, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. 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.