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Valley Head, AL


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Valley Head, Alabama

Valley Head, Alabama, in De Kalb county, is 43 miles SW of Chattanooga, Tennessee (center to center) and 90 miles NW of Atlanta, Georgia. There are an estimated 611 people in the town.

The People and Families of Valley Head

In Valley Head, about 57% of adults are married.

Valley Head has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Valley Head had a median family income of $36,250.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($250) in Valley Head. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Valley Head Housing

Approximately 78% of housing in Valley Head is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Valley Head.

Commuting

In Valley Head, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyValley Head Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyValley Head Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Valley Head Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Valley Head, AL

Comparing Valley Head 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 Population98
Racial Diversity74
Senior Citizens67
Well-Paid Single Women68
Age of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Men46
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
Median Family Income46
People Above Poverty36
People in Middle Class or Better35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Public Transportation Use56
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Housing Recently Built74
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime67
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