Valdese, NC

Living in Valdese

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 17
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Commute 76
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 90
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Airports 62
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Hospitals 69
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Colleges 25
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Schools 53
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Residents

4.4k Population -124 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
71% Family Households +7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black<1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate37%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$58k Median Household Income +$21k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office22%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$119k Median Home Value -$4.6k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$401 Median Monthly Rent -$12 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home7%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity67%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas1%
Utility gas24%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Valdese

United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Burke County14

Property Crime in Valdese

United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Burke County29

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump72%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 35 4 5
Feb 38 4 4
Mar 45 4 3
Apr 53 4 2
May 62 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 65 4 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 46 3 1
Dec 37 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Valdese

Inland Flooding53
Tornado13
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Valdese, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Valdese, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near Valdese, NC

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Lees-McRae College
33 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Valdese, NC

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Broughton Hospital
6 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Valdese, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
68 miles, NW