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Valley Park is in the United States; its population was 6,795 in July 2026. In July 2026, 55.2% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing. There were 6,252 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1933 sources

Population6,767people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,739EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,268EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate4.68%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
PM2.5, annual mean6.39µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Valley Park?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Valley Park.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,443 per month, while the median home value was US$251,000 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 52.3%, and the vacancy rate was 1.23% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Valley Park recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet18Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan19Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,443/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent55.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)1.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,608 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent1,268 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is Valley Park a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker48%strong on work, weak on safety · range 38–58%
Skilled employee55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–64%
Student47%strong on education, weak on safety · range 36–58%
Family52%strong on family, weak on safety · range 39–65%
Retirement44%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 31–57%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

5.7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 388 of 6,767 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$67,898 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Valley Park is 4.7%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income67,898 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband80.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription93.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription3.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet3.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet5.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary3,739 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)22Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,694 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov21Official
Unemployment rate4.68 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Valley Park?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,694 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,202of €2,891 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,891
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,608
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,202
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Valley Park Salary needed to live in Valley Park

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Valley Park. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Valley Park. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher93.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools63 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents21.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio171 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents6,252 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,785 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Valley Park when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time22.33 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportSUS3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official
Distance to nearest airport19 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Valley Park. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Valley Park.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Valley Park is 6.4 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.39 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202433Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 4.56 · Feb 7.5 · Mar 13.06 · Apr 19.61 · May 24.83 · Jun 29.5 · Jul 31.56 · Aug 30.83 · Sep 27.17 · Oct 20.83 · Nov 13.33 · Dec 7.06 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00237398 (ST CHARLES 7 SSW)13Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -5.61 · Feb -3.67 · Mar 1.44 · Apr 7.5 · May 13.56 · Jun 18.5 · Jul 20.67 · Aug 19.5 · Sep 14.67 · Oct 8 · Nov 2.06 · Dec -2.94 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00237398 (ST CHARLES 7 SSW)13Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 0.1 · Feb 2.6 · Mar 8.1 · Apr 14.2 · May 19.7 · Jun 24.7 · Jul 26.9 · Aug 26 · Sep 21.7 · Oct 15.1 · Nov 8 · Dec 2.5 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI20Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 60.45 · Feb 50.29 · Mar 88.39 · Apr 116.3 · May 115.8 · Jun 109.5 · Jul 83.82 · Aug 87.38 · Sep 76.71 · Oct 78.74 · Nov 83.31 · Dec 58.93 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00003966 (ST LOUIS SPIRIT OF ST LOUIS AP)14Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading56.5 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean7.99 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation825.2 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature26.12 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature14.31 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature3.27 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Columbia ±0.3 °C. Elsewhere: Markham (Canada) ±3.9 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±3.9 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±3.9 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±3.9 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±4.1 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 388 is not 2.8% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share2.8 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents388 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density579.7 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population6,767 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program17Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value251,000 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes52.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate67.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad5.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents2.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents2.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage64.25 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage77.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance4.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher43.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available93.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over3,546 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home21.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans88.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Valley Park

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Town and Country as a Valley Park alternative in the same region

9 km away, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Median gross pay, city: €6,512 Town and Country vs €3,739 Valley Park+74%
  • Unemployment: 2.5% Town and Country vs 4.7% Valley Park−46%
  • Residents: 11,619 Town and Country vs 6,767 Valley Park+72%
  • Foreign residents: 2.4% Town and Country vs 2.8% Valley Park−14%
  • Nearest airport: 17.0 km Town and Country vs 19.0 km Valley Park−11%
  • Annual PM2.5: 6.1 µg/m³ Town and Country vs 6.4 µg/m³ Valley Park−5%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,694 Town and Country vs €3,694 Valley Parksame level
Full comparisonMore about Town and Country

Plainfield as a Valley Park alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 392 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 6,767 Valley Park+640%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 2.8% Valley Park+119%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €3,739 Valley Park+29%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 4.7% Valley Park−20%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 19.0 km Valley Park−53%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 6.4 µg/m³ Valley Park+22%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,694 Valley Park+9%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Valley Park

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Valley Park, nearest in population first.

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Hobart6,767 residentsHamilton6,769 residentsNorth Caldwell6,769 residentsWollochet6,769 residentsShamokin6,764 residentsPilot Point6,771 residents

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Is Valley Park part of St. Louis?

Valley Park is in the published commuting zone of St. Louis; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. St. Louis city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source16

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Valley Park?

The median gross salary is 3,694 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Valley Park?

The unemployment rate is 4.68 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Valley Park?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.39 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How many people live in Valley Park?

The published population is 6,767 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Valley Park?

388 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Valley Park a good place to live?

Valley Park may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Valley Park part of St. Louis?

Valley Park is in the published commuting zone of St. Louis; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Valley Park?

Manchester, Des Peres, Ballwin, Kirkwood, Sunset Hills are near Valley Park. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  title = {Valley Park, United States: population, rent, salary, jobs},
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  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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