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Valley Park, MO


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Valley Park, Missouri

Valley Park, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is 12 miles SW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Saint Louis metropolitan area. Valley Park contains a population of approximately 6,518.

The People and Families of Valley Park

In Valley Park, about 53% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Valley Park.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Valley Park had a median family income of $54,063. The typical family in Valley Park is better off than most in Missouri. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Valley Park.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Valley Park favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Valley Park Housing

Valley Park has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 65% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Missouri, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Valley Park, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 10%Valley Park College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 11%Valley Park Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 12%Valley Park Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 12%Valley Park Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 15%Valley Park Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Valley Park, MO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women89
Male Share of the Population79
Racial Diversity69
Female Share of the Population42
Senior Citizens21
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size57
Portion of People Married45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income79
People in Middle Class or Better68
People Above Poverty57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use58
Short Commute Times44
Walking and Biking to Work47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
People Living Alone75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Affordability of Property Taxes51
Affordability of Rents41
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
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