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Valley, NE

Valley, NE.

Population: 4,046 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Valley, NE is $520,450 — up 5.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $995,000 after a median 70 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hail, icestorm, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$520,450

Median home value

+5.8%

1-year change

70

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$520,450
1-year appreciation
+5.8%
3-year appreciation
+11.5%
5-year appreciation
+27.8%
10-year appreciation
+95.2%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$520,450
House Price Index (state)
443.6 (+2.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$995,000
Median list price
$575,000
Median price per sqft
$271
1-year sale-price change
+34.8%
Median days on market
70 days
Homes sold (recent period)
19
For-sale inventory
29
Sale-to-list ratio
95.6%
Active listings
20
1-year forecast
+3.2%
New listings (monthly)
5

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,167/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,219/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,450/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,924/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,179/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.2 : 1
Schools include
DOUGLAS CO WEST HIGH SCHOOL, DOUGLAS CO WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL, DOUGLAS CO WEST ELEMENTARY SCH, DOUGLAS CO WEST FALCON ACHIEVEMENT CENTER

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Very High · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Very High · coldWave: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 59% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
8.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Old HWY 275 and N 288th Street (1.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
30.1 in
Annual snowfall
20.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
259
Days with Moderate air quality
104
Highest AQI recorded (year)
137

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
34,902
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
32,603

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail (23 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Werner Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Eppley Airfield (OMA) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
25
Hospitals include
CHI HEALTH MERCY COUNCIL BLUFFS, METHODIST JENNIE EDMUNDSON, CHI HEALTH MISSOURI VALLEY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-870 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
40.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.6%
Median annual property tax
$5,919
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
67.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
298,127
Average weekly wage
$1,342
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,963

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ValleyState medianUS median
Median home value$520,450$238,068$288,527
Median sale price$995,000$268,738$325,000
Median days on market70 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,919$2,000$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Valley, NE?
$520,450.
What is the median sale price in Valley, NE?
$995,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Valley, NE?
Median days on market: 70 days.
What is typical rent in Valley, NE?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,450/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Valley, NE?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather.
Is Valley, NE in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Valley, NE?
Risk to homes is higher than 59% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Valley, NE?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Valley, NE?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Old HWY 275 and N 288th Street, 1.9 mi.
How many schools serve Valley, NE?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Valley, NE walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Valley, NE?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Valley, NE?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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