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Valley, NE


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Valley, Nebraska

Valley, Nebraska, in Douglas county, is 21 miles W of Omaha, Nebraska. The city is considered part of the Omaha metropolitan area. Valley has a population of 1,788.

The People and Families of Valley

In Valley, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Valley had a median family income of $47,596. Valley is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Valley ($7,150). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Valley Housing

About 65% of housing units in Valley are owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Valley, 95% 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 Nebraska):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 17%Valley Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Valley, NE

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men88
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Well-Paid Single Women78
Male Share of the Population67
Senior Citizens64
Racial Diversity68
Female Share of the Population54
Age of the Population43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size68
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better77
People Above Poverty53
College Educated Adults53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times83
Working at Home42
Public Transportation Use11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone64
Housing Recently Built58
Affordability of Rents42
Affordability of Property Taxes44
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