Population 5,476 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Apple Valley
Household size in Apple Valley
| Period | Apple Valley | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Apple Valley run small, averaging 2.47 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.51, mirroring the country. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Apple Valley
| Period | Apple Valley | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.5 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.4 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.4 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.1 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.6 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Apple Valley skews older: half of its residents are older than 51.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.5, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only four of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Apple Valley
| Period | Apple Valley | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −12.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 0.4% of households in Apple Valley, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 12.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Apple Valley has the lowest share of single-parent households of any Ohio city with 5,000+ people.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Apple Valley
Renters in Apple Valley
| Period | Apple Valley | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Apple Valley is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 4.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over three in ten owners (31.5%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 2.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Apple Valley
| Period | Apple Valley | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.3% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.1% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.0% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Apple Valley: 21.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 4.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Apple Valley
| Period | Apple Valley | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1996 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1995 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1996 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +4 | +6 |
Apple Valley has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1994, versus 1980 nationally. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the southwest. Only 22 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Apple Valley
| Period | Apple Valley | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,152 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,067 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,142 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,011 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | −$141 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in Apple Valley pays $1,011 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has fallen $141 a month since 2006–10, down 12%, even as the national median rose. The typical renter here spends 27.3% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Apple Valley
Bachelor's degrees in Apple Valley
| Period | Apple Valley | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.1% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.5% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.6% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.5 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Apple Valley as nationally: 36.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in Ohio overall (31.9%). The share with a degree has risen 10.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Apple Valley
| Period | Apple Valley | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.1% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.9% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Apple Valley: 97.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.0 points, as it has nationally. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 19 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Apple Valley
| Period | Apple Valley | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.0% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Apple Valley has been strong: just 1.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only six have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.9 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Apple Valley compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley | 2.47 | 51.1 | 0.4% | 4.6% | 21.0% | 1994 | $1,011 | 36.6% | 97.9% | 1.0% |
| Amity | 3.50 | 35.1 | 9.7% | 21.9% | 13.3% | 1982 | $1,112 | 17.1% | 72.5% | 0.8% |
| Howard | 3.01 | 40.2 | 9.5% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 1981 | $821 | 22.1% | 83.3% | 1.0% |
| Monroe Mills | 2.45 | 40.8 | 3.8% | 15.9% | 11.0% | 1983 | $936 | 37.3% | 92.8% | 2.5% |
| Danville | 3.24 | 33.8 | 9.9% | 19.0% | 12.9% | 1970 | $831 | 18.1% | 80.4% | 1.7% |
| Gambier | 2.33 | 26.7 | 3.6% | 23.9% | 13.9% | 1974 | $970 | 47.5% | 94.9% | 3.0% |
| North Liberty | 3.51 | 30.3 | 16.0% | 22.1% | 10.8% | 1988 | $1,068 | 19.6% | 81.3% | 2.6% |
| Jelloway | 3.15 | 34.1 | 8.4% | 28.7% | 17.2% | 1962 | $847 | 22.3% | 78.0% | 0.9% |
| Mount Vernon | 2.45 | 42.3 | 13.4% | 35.1% | 10.4% | 1966 | $969 | 22.9% | 92.3% | 3.0% |
| Gann | 3.16 | 35.6 | 10.7% | 18.0% | 10.7% | 1972 | $772 | 17.7% | 81.9% | 1.4% |
| New Guilford | 3.00 | 32.5 | 12.2% | 32.8% | 8.9% | 1979 | $804 | 15.2% | 77.5% | 0.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Apple Valley. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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