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Spring Valley.
About
Life in Spring Valley
Spring Valley functions as a practical base for people working in the NYC metro area without the density of the city itself. The 25-minute commute to Manhattan via the Pascack Valley Line or Thruway works for some, though it's not a quick trip—you're really committing to the outer suburbs here. Housing costs are moderate for the region, with homes in the $382k range and rentals around $1,600+, which feels reasonable given the proximity to the city.
Spring Valley at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
27.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
27.6%
Foreign-Born
41.5%
Broadband Internet
84.2%
of households
Population Growth
+4.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics41.5% foreign-born, most often from Haiti
Who lives in Spring Valley: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Spring Valley, the largest foreign-born group is from Haiti (30.5%), and 25.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
36.0%
of residents
65 and Older
8.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
49.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.7%
of households
Married Couples
45.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.63
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 NY
Rent, home values, and income in Spring Valley
In Spring Valley, home values are 10% below the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
63.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
36.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,714
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
25.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1972
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $887,180 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.3 pts below NY average
Unemployment in Spring Valley and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Spring Valley is 1.3 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Spring Valley Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area
Commute24.2 min avg
How Spring Valley residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Spring Valley, most residents drive alone to work (52%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 mi
Westchester County Airport (HPN)
Small hub1.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 25 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Major hub16.3M 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.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Spring Valley is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
340.2
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,221.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Spring Valley Village Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
88.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Rockland County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Rockland County, which includes Spring Valley, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Winter Weather | $18,000 |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $35,500 |
| 2023 | 9 | Flash Flood | $4,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 13 | Flash Flood | $3.1M |
| 2020 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $242,000 |
| 2019 | 8 | Winter Weather | $63,000 |
| 2018 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $109,000 |
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
Rockland County, county-wide
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Rockland County, which includes Spring Valley, is typically good — 312 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
37
Good Days
312
per year
Moderate Days
46
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Rockland County, county-wide
Climate83°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Spring Valley has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.3"
Annual Snowfall
32.7"
Hot Days/Year
19
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
109
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
123
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 23°F | 3.87" |
| Feb | 43°F | 25°F | 3.30" |
| Mar | 51°F | 31°F | 4.37" |
| Apr | 63°F | 40°F | 4.26" |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 4.27" |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 4.58" |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 4.53" |
| Aug | 84°F | 63°F | 4.44" |
| Sep | 77°F | 56°F | 4.61" |
| Oct | 65°F | 45°F | 4.43" |
| Nov | 54°F | 36°F | 3.88" |
| Dec | 45°F | 29°F | 4.70" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Spring Valley
Uninsured
12.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Spring Valley's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Good Samaritan Hospital of Suffern
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.4 mi away · Suffern
Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center
Psychiatric · ER available · 6 mi away · Orangeburg
Rockland Psych Ctr
Psychiatric · ER available · 6.2 mi away · Orangeburg
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.
Education13.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Spring Valley
Spring Valley's student/teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 17.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
17.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Spring Valley (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 10,557 students · in-state tuition $5,060 · 37% graduate · median earnings $52,092 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,735 students · in-state tuition $23,650 · 56% graduate · median earnings $57,532 (10 yrs after entry)
Passaic County Community College
15 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 4,260 students · in-state tuition $6,660 · 20% graduate · median earnings $42,497 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 1,203 students · in-state tuition $19,354 · 71% graduate · median earnings $66,469 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 759 students · in-state tuition $25,191 · 48% graduate · median earnings $46,746 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 226 students · in-state tuition $12,600 · 38% graduate
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, 15 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Spring Valley
Spring Valley has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (15 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
15 mi awaySaint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
19 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
21 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
21 mi awayThomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
25 mi awayStonewall National Monument
National Monument
26 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
26 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
28 mi awayPublic Libraries in Spring Valley
Finkelstein Memorial Library
24 Chestnut Street, Spring Valley
Cities Near Spring Valley
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Spring Valley FAQ
Is Spring Valley, New York affordable?⌄
Spring Valley's median rent is $1,695/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $57,196/year. Median home value is $381,800.
Is Spring Valley, New York safe?⌄
Spring Valley's violent crime rate was 340 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1222 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Spring Valley, New York?⌄
Spring Valley has an unemployment rate of 3.0%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Spring Valley, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Spring Valley is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,695/month and median household income is $57,196/year. The median home value is $381,800. About 63% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Spring Valley, New York?⌄
The average commute in Spring Valley is 24 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