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Valley City, ND


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Valley City, North Dakota

Valley City, North Dakota, in Barnes county, is 57 miles W of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 264 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. There are an estimated 6,826 people in the city.

The People and Families of Valley City

In Valley City, about 48% of adults are married. In Valley City, lots of people live on their own.

The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Valley City had a median family income of $41,604. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Valley City.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,500) in Valley City. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Valley City.

Valley City Housing

Approximately 62% of housing in Valley City is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the city, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Valley City, 86% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Valley City. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyValley City Affordability of Rents
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyValley City Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyValley City Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 10%Valley City College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Valley City Low Property Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 17%Valley City Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Valley City, ND

Comparing Valley City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Dakota (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens105
Age of the Population95
Female Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women48
Well-Paid Single Men45
Male Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity29
Children Under 5 Years Old15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults610
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income46
People in Middle Class or Better33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times107
Working at Home42
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents105
People Living Alone108
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing74
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Housing Recently Built32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime108
Low Property Crime98

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