Livability Score

64
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Stretch's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Fred B. Cranford
Theatre Arts
McGalliard Falls
Attraction
Johnny Tate, Sr. Field
Stadium
Food and Drink (2) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
The Levee Brewery & Pub
Bar
Papa John's
Fast Food
Pelican's SnoBalls
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Next Level Training by Mindy Melott
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Michelle's Bakery Outlet and Grill
Bakery
Parks (18) C-
Trail of Faith
Park
McGalliard Falls Park
Park
Valdese Recreation Center
Park
Le Phare Des Alpes
Park
Valdese Lakeside Park
Park
Hobble Haven
Park
Wildcat Trail System
Park
Methodist Park
Park
Castle Bridge Landing
Park
Shops (5) F
Dollar General
Discount Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
East West Store
Convenience Store
Formal Showcase
Clothing
Xieng Khouang Market Place
Convenience Store
Banana Box Grocery
Discount Store
Fast Stop
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Cranford Furniture
Furniture
Robey's Fabrics
Fabric
Mimosa Market
Furniture
Dollar General
Discount Store
Family Food Mart
Convenience Store
Lindys Furniture
Furniture
Dollar General
Discount Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Valdese.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Valdese is 89/100 - which is 5% lower than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime B+

Valdese crime rates are 1,694 per 100k, which is 31% lower than North Carolina
Property Crime
1,480 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
214 crimes per 100k A-
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employment B-

The median income in Valdese is $58,485 - which is 21% higher than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$58,485 D+
Unemployment Rate
2.1% A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Drexel Fire Station
Fire Station
Triple Community Fire Department
Fire Station
Drexel Medical Practice
Clinic
Carolinas HealthCare System Blue Ridge - Valdese
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing A

Valdese home prices are $120,300 - which is 23% lower than North Carolina
Home Price
$120,300 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-3% C-
Home Affordability
2.1x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools D+

The Valdese graduation rate is 78% - which is 5% lower than North Carolina
School Test Scores
53% D-
High School Grad. Rates
78% D+
Elementary Schools (2) F
Heritage Middle
Valdese Elementary
Hallyburton Academy
Drexel Elementary
Rutherford College Elem
Christian Classical Academy
High Schools (1) F
Jimmy C Draughn High School
Hallyburton Academy
Christian Classical Academy
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Valdese? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Trail of Faith
      McGalliard Falls Park
      Valdese Recreation Center
      Le Phare Des Alpes
      Valdese Lakeside Park
      Hobble Haven
      Wildcat Trail System
      Methodist Park

      Entertainment

      Fred B. Cranford
      McGalliard Falls
      Johnny Tate, Sr. Field

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      The Levee Brewery & Pub
      Papa John's
      Pelican's SnoBalls
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Valdese? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Valdese.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      9% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Valdese? The cost of living in Valdese is 89/100 - which is 5% lower than North Carolina.
      Valdese
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Valdese? Valdese crime rates are 1,694, which are 31% lower than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      1,694 per 100k people

      27% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 60

      27% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -9%

      Year over year crime is down

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Valdese? The median income in Valdese is $58,485 which is 21% higher than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $58,4856% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,66714% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      55% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Valdese a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Carolinas HealthCare System Blue Ridge - Valdese

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Valdese home prices? Valdese home prices are $120,300 - which is 23% lower than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $120,30035% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $58638% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      80%

      26% higher than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Valdese have good schools? The Valdese graduation rate is 78% - which is 5% lower than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      6% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      53%

      9% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      22% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Valdese a good place to live? Valdese has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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