Population 634 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Valley Brook
Household size in Valley Brook
| Period | Valley Brook | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.75 | 2.58 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.82 | 2.64 | 2.60 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.96 | 2.69 | 2.63 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.86 | 2.61 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | +0.02 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Valley Brook average 2.86 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Household size has climbed from 2.75 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Valley Brook
| Period | Valley Brook | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.5 | 36.2 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.9 | 36.2 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.2 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.8 | 37.2 | 38.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +1.0 | +0.6 | +2.3 |
Valley Brook is young: half of its residents are under 32.8, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children.
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 Valley Brook
| Period | Valley Brook | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 11.8% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.4% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.5% | 12.1% | 12.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +0.3 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Valley Brook: 19.5% of all households, against 11.6% nationally.
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 Valley Brook
Renters in Valley Brook
| Period | Valley Brook | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.7% | 33.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 56.5% | 35.4% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.9% | 36.2% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 49.1% | 36.4% | 34.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | +2.9 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Valley Brook than nationally: 49.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 68.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Valley Brook
| Period | Valley Brook | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 11.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 10.6% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.8% | 10.4% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.9% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +13.4 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 22.9% of the housing in Valley Brook, 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.
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 Valley Brook
| Period | Valley Brook | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1978 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1980 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1982 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1986 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +7 | +7 | +6 |
The housing in Valley Brook is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1955, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
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 Valley Brook
| Period | Valley Brook | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $593 | $795 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $700 | $899 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $755 | $1,004 | $897 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $904 | $1,286 | $1,127 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$311 | +$491 | +$411 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Valley Brook costs $904 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 20.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Valley Brook
Bachelor's degrees in Valley Brook
| Period | Valley Brook | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 29.2% | 24.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 29.6% | 24.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 31.0% | 26.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 34.5% | 28.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +5.3 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Valley Brook: 5.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 Valley Brook
| Period | Valley Brook | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.6% | 87.7% | 86.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.2% | 88.1% | 87.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 71.1% | 89.0% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 75.9% | 89.7% | 89.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly a quarter of adults in Valley Brook never finished high school, well above the national share: only 75.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally.
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 Valley Brook
| Period | Valley Brook | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 19.0% | 6.1% | 6.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 4.4% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 4.7% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −12.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −1.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Valley Brook has been strong: just 1.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Valley Brook 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Brook | 2.86 | 32.8 | 19.5% | 49.1% | 22.9% | 1955 | $904 | 5.8% | 75.9% | 1.8% |
| Del City | 2.54 | 34.9 | 15.9% | 44.0% | 9.8% | 1965 | $1,092 | 14.4% | 86.0% | 8.3% |
| Moore | 2.71 | 35.6 | 14.2% | 32.5% | 7.2% | 1989 | $1,473 | 29.0% | 91.2% | 4.7% |
| Oklahoma City area | 2.61 | 37.2 | 12.1% | 36.4% | 8.9% | 1986 | $1,286 | 34.5% | 89.7% | 4.7% |
| Midwest City | 2.37 | 36.8 | 14.9% | 42.0% | 8.9% | 1976 | $1,242 | 23.2% | 90.9% | 6.9% |
| Forest Park | 2.88 | 49.7 | 6.0% | 11.0% | 14.5% | 1964 | $971 | 29.6% | 89.0% | 3.2% |
| Nicoma Park | 2.83 | 34.2 | 16.0% | 24.7% | 10.3% | 1973 | $1,165 | 12.9% | 86.3% | 4.5% |
| Nichols Hills | 2.53 | 44.8 | 6.8% | 9.1% | 12.3% | 1963 | $1,457 | 74.1% | 99.2% | 0.4% |
| Spencer | 2.56 | 42.1 | 17.3% | 30.5% | 15.2% | 1976 | $994 | 21.9% | 83.8% | 8.3% |
| Bethany | 2.65 | 34.5 | 12.0% | 45.8% | 11.9% | 1965 | $1,210 | 23.3% | 87.8% | 6.6% |
| Warr Acres | 2.57 | 34.6 | 13.5% | 37.7% | 10.3% | 1964 | $1,071 | 23.4% | 81.0% | 3.5% |
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 Valley Brook. 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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