Spring Valley 65 Good
Spring Valley Livability #613 ranked city in New York#11,592 ranked city in the USARanks better than 60% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Spring Valley

PROS
  • Commute

    The high commute score in this area could imply easy access to public transportation, as well as shorter-than-average commute times to your workplace.

  • Health & Safety

    Accessible health facilities like hospitals, doctors offices, clinics and nursing homes as well as good air quality are all factors that have led to a high score in this category.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Cost Of Living

    This area is known for its high cost of living, which means you should anticipate higher costs for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries, and health care.

  • Crime

    Reporting high crime rates per 100,000 people, this area may be perceived as an unsafe place to reside. These statistics encompass both violent and property crime rates.

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What's it like Living in Spring Valley?

Spring Valley is a mid-sized city located in the state of New York. The city has a population of 32,295 people. Spring Valley has a population density of 16,082 people per square mile. This would be considered well above the national population density level. Spring Valley is known to be an ethnically diverse city. The two most common races are White (43%) and Black or African American (37%). Additionally, more than a quarter of the population of Spring Valley are of Hispanic or Latino origin, and 24% of the population also speak Spanish. Spring Valley tends to attract a younger crowd, as the median age of 29 is far below the national average. Spring Valley is not known to have a high population (over 15 years old) of married people. At only 48% married, this city falls well below the national average. Long travel times to work can be one of the most frustrating things in the world - right behind housework! If you decide that living in Spring Valley is the right fit for you, your one way commute time will average 25 minutes, which is about average when compared to the national commute time of 26 minutes.

Whether you’re relocating to a new area to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Spring Valley could be a positive experience compared to other cities in New York if you know where to look. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. Using the livability score which includes data from categories like commute, employment, housing, you can easily compare the best places to live in Spring Valley and also determine if there are any nearby cities that might be a better match for your lifestyle. You can also compare Spring Valley to New York and the national average.

Spring Valley has a livability score of 65/100 and is ranked #611 in New York and #10,933 in the USA. Spring Valley does not fare well for the following: amenities (F), crime (D), cost of living (F) and housing (D). It might be a smart idea to take a closer look at each category to find out why.

Being close to public transit, grocery stores, parks and other conveniences are all important when weighing your options for a new home in Spring Valley. Before you determine if any of these amenities are available in the area, you will also want to know if the real estate prices in Spring Valley are affordable. Median real estate prices in Spring Valley come in at $312,100, which is 9% higher than the New York average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In Spring Valley, the home price to income ratio is 6.8, which is 44.7% higher than the New York average.

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      Spring Valley transportation information

      Statistic Spring Valley New York National
      Average one way commute25min33min26min
      Workers who drive to work54.6%53.0%76.4%
      Workers who carpool15.5%6.7%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit14.1%28.0%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.1%0.7%0.6%
      Workers who walk4.7%6.3%2.8%
      Working from home3.4%4.0%4.6%
      Source: The Spring Valley, NY data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).