What percentage of people rent in Valley, NE?
26.0% (±8.7 points) of the occupied homes in Valley, NE are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 363 renting households against 1,035 that own their home.
In Valley, the share of households that rent went from 25.6% in 2015–2019 to 26.0% in 2020–2024 (+0.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 26.0% (±8.7 points)
- Renting households
- 363 (±132)
- Median renter income
- $39,205 (±$27,045)
Who rents and who owns in Valley
| Valley | Douglas County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 26.0% (±8.7 points) | 38.5% (±0.7 points) | 33.5% (±0.4 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 363 (±132) | 91,733 (±1,654) | 266,969 (±3,420) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 1,035 (±133) | 146,697 (±1,560) | 530,878 (±4,181) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.6 (±0.3) | 2.0 (±0.0) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.5 (±0.3) | 2.7 (±0.0) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $39,205 (±$27,045) | $48,803 (±$1,185) | $47,168 (±$620) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $150,313 (±$23,142) | $109,964 (±$1,505) | $97,496 (±$809) | $100,009 |
In Valley, the renter share is lower than in Douglas County (38.5%).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (33.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Douglas County, Valley ranks 6 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 255 of 846.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Valley has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 25.6% (±6.0 points) | 26.0% (±8.7 points) | +0.4 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $909 (±$54) | $962 (±$197) | +5.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $72,500 (±$16,903) | $110,200 (±$20,534) | +52.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Valley
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley | — | 26.0% (±8.7 points) | — |
| Leshara | 3.6 mi | 14.9% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waterloo | 4.4 mi | 28.9% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leshara Township | 4.6 mi | 32.0% (±22.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Saunders County) | 5.0 mi | 17.3% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Yutan | 5.4 mi | 19.9% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elkhorn Township (Dodge County) | 8.0 mi | 0.0% (±12.6 points) | Lower |
| Pohocco Township | 8.9 mi | 2.3% (±2.0 points) | Lower |
| Marietta Township | 9.1 mi | 9.9% (±5.7 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Elkhorn Township (Dodge County), NE (0.0%), Pohocco Township, NE (2.3%), Marietta Township, NE (9.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Douglas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boys Town | 100.0% (±92.0 points) |
| 2 | Omaha | 42.6% (±0.7 points) |
| 3 | Ralston | 36.7% (±5.0 points) |
| 4 | Bennington | 30.0% (±8.4 points) |
| 5 | Waterloo | 28.9% (±8.3 points) |
| 6 | Valley | 26.0% (±8.7 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Valley
How many renters are there in Valley?
Valley has an estimated 363 (±132) renting households, 26.0% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Valley?
In Valley, the share of households that rent went from 25.6% in 2015–2019 to 26.0% in 2020–2024 (+0.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Valley?
A renting household in Valley has 1.6 people on average, against 2.5 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Valley?
The median renting household in Valley, NE has an income of $39,205 (±$27,045) a year, against $150,313 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Valley city, Nebraska
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Valley city, Nebraska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Valley city, Nebraska
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Valley city, Nebraska
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Valley city, Nebraska
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Valley city, Nebraska (place:50020, in state:31).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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