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Valley, Alabama

Introduction to Valley, Alabama

Valley, Alabama, in Chambers county, is 27 miles NW of Columbus, Georgia (center to center)and 79 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is part of the Auburn - Opelika metropolitan area. About 9,198 people reside in Valley.

Valley History

The City of Valley is only 25 years old, but the history of the area dates back to the late 1860s. During this time, textile mills and towns were built on the Chattahoochee River banks. By the 1900s, mills and mill villages were developed in the towns of Riverview, Langdale, Fairfax, and Shawmut. These four mill towns were incorporated to create the City of Valley in the year 1980.

Valley and nearby Attractions

  • Tater Miller Field
  • Shawmut United Methodist Church
  • Shawmut Christian Church
  • Cobb Memorial Archives
  • Moores Creek

Things To Do In Valley

The city of Valley in Alabama has several churches including Triumph Holiness Church, Shawmut Church of the Nazarene, and Shawmut Christian Church. Moores Creek is another beautiful place to visit. For fun, one can visit Tater Miller Field. One can also opt for the Pine Mountain Wild Animal Safari. The Roosevelt State Park, Callaway Gardens, Chambers County Museum, and Museum of East Alabama are also worth visiting.

Valley Transportation

Columbus Metropolitan airport is the closest airport to the city of Valley in Alabama.

Valley Higher Education

Higher education institutes for residents of Valley city include Auburn University main campus, Columbus State University, Southern Union state Community College, and Tuskegee University.

High Points

Valley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyValley Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 9%Valley Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Valley Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Valley, AL

Comparing Valley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population96
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population76
Racial Diversity77
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Well-Paid Single Women38
Well-Paid Single Men37
Male Share of the Population25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty37
People in Middle Class or Better36
Median Family Income36
College Educated Adults14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times810
Working at Home35
Public Transportation Use27
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Affordability of Rents94
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime34
Low Violent Crime12
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