Population 5,279 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Valley City
Household size in Valley City
| Period | Valley City | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.68 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.39 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.38 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.09 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.63 people per household, Valley City sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Cleveland area, where it has 2.38 people. Household size has edged down from 2.68 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 City
| Period | Valley City | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.5 | 40.5 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.0 | 41.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.0 | 42.3 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.9 | 42.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +2.0 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Valley City skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.9, 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 44.5, mirroring the country.
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 City
| Period | Valley City | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 11.9% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 11.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.7% of households in Valley City, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 11 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 Valley City
Renters in Valley City
| Period | Valley City | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 31.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 33.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 34.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 33.5% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 13.0% of households in Valley City rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 26.3% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 8.2 points since 2006–10, 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 Valley City
| Period | Valley City | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 10.3% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Valley City is close to the national rate: 9.0% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy has risen 3.9 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 Valley City
| Period | Valley City | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1963 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1964 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1964 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1966 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Valley City are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the Cleveland area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1966.
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 City
| Period | Valley City | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $605 | $833 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $641 | $872 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,307 | $949 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,763 | $1,216 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,157 | +$383 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in Valley City pays $1,763 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,157 a month since 2006–10, up 191%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 23.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the north.
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 City
Bachelor's degrees in Valley City
| Period | Valley City | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 27.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.8% | 28.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.6% | 30.8% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.7% | 34.5% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +17.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Valley City than nationally: 38.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 17.7 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the northwest.
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 City
| Period | Valley City | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.0% | 87.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.8% | 88.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.2% | 90.3% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.2% | 91.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Valley City: 96.2% 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 4.2 points, in line with the national trend. Valley City has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Ohio cities.
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 City
| Period | Valley City | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 10.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Valley City has been strong: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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 City 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 City | 2.63 | 45.9 | 3.7% | 13.0% | 9.0% | 1983 | $1,763 | 38.7% | 96.2% | 3.3% |
| Lester | 2.73 | 50.0 | 7.7% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 1987 | $1,262 | 27.2% | 93.4% | 2.3% |
| North Eaton | 2.65 | 43.4 | 1.6% | 8.7% | 2.4% | 1979 | $1,264 | 10.8% | 85.5% | 4.5% |
| Brunswick | 2.48 | 42.7 | 9.5% | 23.3% | 3.4% | 1986 | $1,283 | 29.9% | 93.2% | 2.0% |
| Columbia Hills Corners | 1.80 | 59.9 | 10.4% | 9.1% | 1.4% | 1965 | $1,167 | 14.4% | 95.8% | 5.2% |
| Columbia Station | 2.52 | 46.9 | 5.3% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 1983 | $1,468 | 30.8% | 94.3% | 3.3% |
| Weymouth | 2.50 | 51.6 | 2.7% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 1987 | $1,243 | 40.9% | 97.0% | 1.0% |
| Eaton Estates | 2.23 | 56.2 | 3.2% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 1959 | $1,135 | 12.8% | 83.6% | 2.5% |
| Litchfield | 2.68 | 48.4 | 2.4% | 6.8% | 5.4% | 1987 | $1,551 | 24.9% | 96.1% | 0.5% |
| Strongsville | 2.46 | 47.8 | 5.2% | 18.0% | 4.1% | 1982 | $1,549 | 48.4% | 95.3% | 2.8% |
| Grafton | 2.74 | 44.9 | 6.9% | 14.4% | 3.9% | 1979 | $1,098 | 21.1% | 90.5% | 5.1% |
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 Valley City. 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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