Population 54,321 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Spring Valley
Household size in Spring Valley
| Period | Spring Valley | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.89 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 4.22 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 4.07 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 4.32 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.43 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Spring Valley are large by national standards, averaging 4.32 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 3.89 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have larger households.
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 Spring Valley
| Period | Spring Valley | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.0 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.0 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 28.6 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 27.3 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.6 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 27.3, Spring Valley is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward families with many children. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 29.0, even as the national median rose. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only eight are younger.
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 Spring Valley
| Period | Spring Valley | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Spring Valley than nationally: 14.5%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.0 points, in line with the national trend. Only 48 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Spring Valley
Renters in Spring Valley
| Period | Spring Valley | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.9% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 58.1% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.2% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 64.6% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Spring Valley rent: 64.6% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 33.5% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Spring Valley
| Period | Spring Valley | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Spring Valley than nationally: 6.2%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.0 points, mirroring the country.
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 Spring Valley
| Period | Spring Valley | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Spring Valley are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the New York area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1962. The median year built has moved up from 1970 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the south.
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 Spring Valley
| Period | Spring Valley | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,206 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,243 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,444 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,932 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$726 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in Spring Valley pays $1,932 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the wider New York area ($2,060). Rent has climbed $726 a month since 2006–10, up 60%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 39.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Spring Valley
Bachelor's degrees in Spring Valley
| Period | Spring Valley | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.9% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.0% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Spring Valley: 17.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has fallen 4.2 points, even as the national share rose. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a lower share of college graduates.
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 Spring Valley
| Period | Spring Valley | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.8% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 73.5% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 74.0% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 74.0% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults in Spring Valley never finished high school, well above the national share: only 74.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is down 3.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Only eight of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 Spring Valley
| Period | Spring Valley | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.8%, unemployment in Spring Valley is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the New York area overall (6.9%). Unemployment is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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).
Spring 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley | 4.32 | 27.3 | 14.5% | 64.6% | 6.2% | 1982 | $1,932 | 17.7% | 74.0% | 4.8% |
| Kaser | 4.65 | 17.6 | 2.3% | 78.1% | 6.9% | 1999 | $1,470 | 10.2% | 79.5% | 8.4% |
| Monsey | 4.71 | 21.4 | 4.6% | 54.5% | 7.1% | 1992 | $1,941 | 22.9% | 85.4% | 8.1% |
| New Square | 5.44 | 16.8 | 7.6% | 83.4% | 3.1% | 2000 | $1,917 | 8.0% | 70.9% | 6.0% |
| New Hempstead | 3.87 | 29.5 | 4.4% | 7.8% | 4.9% | 1967 | $2,263 | 45.5% | 86.9% | 5.3% |
| Nanuet | 2.79 | 45.7 | 13.6% | 31.6% | 4.7% | 1974 | $2,321 | 48.3% | 89.7% | 3.6% |
| Chestnut Ridge | 3.77 | 29.1 | 2.6% | 24.2% | 8.1% | 1968 | $2,857 | 35.9% | 88.7% | 4.8% |
| Airmont | 4.19 | 25.8 | 5.6% | 19.6% | 7.7% | 1978 | $1,663 | 31.4% | 84.6% | 4.7% |
| Wesley Hills | 3.87 | 35.2 | 5.6% | 8.7% | 8.2% | 1975 | $1,964 | 58.9% | 94.7% | 2.8% |
| New City | 3.19 | 44.2 | 9.2% | 7.2% | 4.0% | 1970 | $1,949 | 56.8% | 92.5% | 6.6% |
| Montebello | 2.89 | 38.9 | 8.6% | 33.4% | 9.4% | 1976 | $2,522 | 56.0% | 88.6% | 2.4% |
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 Spring 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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