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Valley.
About
Life in Valley
Valley is a community of 10,406 people in Alabama. The median household income is $51,661, median rent runs about $1,024 per month, and median home values are around $140,800. Unemployment is low at 2.6%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Valley at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.9%
Foreign-Born
3.7%
Broadband Internet
89.5%
of households
Population Growth
-1.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Valley: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Valley, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (62.3%), and 4.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.5%
of residents
65 and Older
16.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.2%
of households
Married Couples
42.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.57
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for AL
Rent, home values, and income in Valley
In Valley, home values are 33% below the AL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
38.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
15.7%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$509
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
17.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $177,373 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for AL
Unemployment in Valley
Unemployment in Chambers County, which includes Valley, is close to the AL average.
Unemployment rate
Valley: Chambers County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Chambers County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Valley Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.5 min avg
How Valley residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Valley, most residents drive alone to work (86%), and 70% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 25 mi
Columbus Airport (CSG)
Regional airport · few flights43k passengers boarded in 2025
- 71 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 5% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Valley runs 5% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
347.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,493.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Valley Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 4 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
47.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Chambers County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Chambers County, which includes Valley, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 4 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 2 | Strong Wind | $1,000 |
| 2023 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100,000 |
| 2022 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Chambers County, county-wide
Air Quality48 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Muscogee County, GA (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 27 miles from Valley) is typically good — 199 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
48
Good Days
199
per year
Moderate Days
161
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Muscogee County, GA (27 mi away)
Climate89°F summers, 34°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Valley has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 34°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
75°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
58°/34°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
52.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
57
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
56
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
94
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 32°F | 4.88" |
| Feb | 60°F | 35°F | 4.71" |
| Mar | 67°F | 41°F | 5.31" |
| Apr | 75°F | 48°F | 4.59" |
| May | 82°F | 57°F | 3.89" |
| Jun | 88°F | 65°F | 3.90" |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.70" |
| Aug | 89°F | 68°F | 3.98" |
| Sep | 84°F | 63°F | 3.67" |
| Oct | 75°F | 50°F | 3.12" |
| Nov | 66°F | 40°F | 4.37" |
| Dec | 58°F | 35°F | 5.42" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Valley
Valley has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
11.6%
of residents
Eamc - Lanier
Rural Emergency Hospital · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Valley
Valley's student/teacher ratio is 17.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 17.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
17.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, 34 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Valley
Valley has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Horseshoe Bend National Military Park (34 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
National Military Park
34 mi awayTuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
National Historic Site
38 mi awayTuskegee Institute National Historic Site
National Historic Site
40 mi awayJimmy Carter National Historical Park
National Historical Park
70 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
71 mi awayAndersonville National Historic Site
National Historic Site
74 mi awayMartin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
80 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
86 mi awayPublic Libraries in Valley
Valley - H. Grady Bradshaw Chambers County Library
3419 20th Avenue, Valley
Cities Near Valley
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Valley?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Valley FAQ
Is Valley, Alabama affordable?⌄
Valley's median rent is $1,016/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $51,661/year. Median home value is $140,800.
Is Valley, Alabama safe?⌄
Valley's violent crime rate was 347 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3494 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Valley, Alabama?⌄
Chambers County, which includes Valley, has an unemployment rate of 2.6%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Valley, Alabama?⌄
The cost of living in Valley is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,016/month and median household income is $51,661/year. The median home value is $140,800. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Valley, Alabama?⌄
The average commute in Valley is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from