Livability Score

71
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (1) F
Valley Center Cultural and Historical Museum
Museum
Wild West World (Permanently Closed)
Theme Park
Food and Drink (0) F
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Spangles
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (7) F
Lions Park
Park
McLaughlin Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Wetland Park
Park
Ridgefield Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
81 Speedway
Park
Poston Park
Park
Habiger Park
Park
Shops (0) F
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Valley Center.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Valley Center is 96/100 - which is 7% higher than Kansas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime A

Valley Center crime rates are 1,099 per 100k, which is 54% lower than Kansas
Property Crime
925 crimes per 100k
A
Violent Crime
174 crimes per 100k
A
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employment C+

The median income in Valley Center is $66,250 - which is 24% higher than Kansas.
Med. Household Income
$66,250
C
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
F
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health B+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
D-
Valley Center Police Department
Police
Valley Center Fire Department
Fire Station
Park City Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A-
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housing A+

Valley Center home prices are $156,400 - which is 16% higher than Kansas
Home Price
$156,400
C-
Home Appreciation Rate
12%
A-
Home Affordability
2.4x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools B-

The Valley Center graduation rate is 90% - which is 5% higher than Kansas
School Test Scores
47%
F
High School Grad. Rates
90%
A-
Elementary Schools (4) F
Abilene Elem
Valley Center Intermediate School
West Elem
Wheatland Elem
Chisholm Trail Elem
High Schools (2) F
The Learning Center
Valley Center High
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ratings B-

Valley Center has an overall rating of 70% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
B-
User Surveys (0)
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Valley Center Area Facts

  • Valley Center has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Valley Center crime rates are 54% lower than the Kansas average
  • Cost of living in Valley Center is 7% higher than the Kansas average
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I worked as a substitute teacher 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 25, 2021) I live in Wichita, but work from time to time as a substitute teacher in Valley Center. The Valley Center School district was my favorite to sub at. The teachers, staff, and administration were always top notch, helpful, kind, and enjoyable to work with. The students often help o ...Read More ne another out and there is a strong sense of community, no matter where I go in Valley Center. Besides that, there is a lot of wide open space around the town and not too far from Wichita proper. I think it would be a great place to live, and then if you want to have some of the big city offerings, you are not far away. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Valley Center? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lions Park
      McLaughlin Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Wetland Park
      Ridgefield Park
      Unknown Name
      81 Speedway

      Entertainment

      Valley Center Cultural and Historical Museum
      Wild West World (Permanently Closed)

      Food & Drink

      Taco Bell
      Wendy's
      KFC
      Subway
      Spangles
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Valley Center? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Valley Center.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      C Health & Safety

      Is Valley Center a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors