Apartments for rent in Valley Center, KS

The small town of Valley Center, Kansas is home to just under 7,000 people. With an average age of just under 37, the town's population is younger than most cities in Kansas. Home ownership is more common than renting in Valley Center, and 15% of residents rent. At $865 a month, the average rent is roughly the same as the state average.

Valley Center residents have an average commute of about 23 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the prevailing way to get to work, opted for by 51% of residents, while public transportation is not used. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.

Compared to the national average (13%), Valley Center has a relatively high percentage of residents over the age of 25 with Bachelor's degrees (16%). Further, 8% have a Master's degree or Doctorate. Valley Center residents have a wide range of industries from which to choose. The four most common are retail, manufacturing, education, and healthcare. Combined, these industries make up 32% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 9% of residents work in management, which ranks as the top profession in the town. With an average annual income of just over $78,000, Valley Center workers earn more than their peers elsewhere in Kansas. The town's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345.