Apartments for rent in Valley, AL

Valley, Alabama is a small town with approximately 9,000 residents. The town's population, at an average age of just under 37, skews younger than most cities in Alabama. In terms of housing, residents are fairly evenly split between owning (52%) and renting (48%) their home. The average rent of $779/month is roughly the same as the state average.

Averaging about 23 minutes, the commute time for Valley residents is faster than the Alabama average of about 25 minutes. Many residents (44%) commute to work by car, while public transportation isn't used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.

Compared to the national average (5%), Valley has a relatively large number of residents over the age of 25 who have earned an Associate's degree (7%). Additionally, 9% possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. There are three primary industries in Valley: manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. Together, these industries make up 25% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 8% of residents work in transportation, making it the top field in the town. Valley workers earn an average annual income of just under $50,000, less than their peers elsewhere in the state. The town's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345).