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Valley, AL


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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 considered part of the Auburn - Opelika metropolitan area. Valley has a population of 9,198.

The People and Families of Valley

In Valley, about 53% of adults are married.

There is an unusually large share of women in Valley.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Valley had a median family income of $37,963.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Valley ($2,500). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Valley Housing

About 76% of housing units in Valley are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Valley, 97% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

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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