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Valley Center, Kansas

city · Sedgwick County

At a glance

8,590
Population
$227,700
Median home value (all homes)
25% below U.S. median
$263,671
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$883/mo
Median rent
34% below U.S. median
$77,020
Median household income
2% below U.S. median
29.2 min
Average commute
90.9%
Homes with broadband
83.52%
Locations with fiber available
3.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 94 — 6% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing7% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities5% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost5% above
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college9 mi
Nearest community college10 mi
Nearest technical college10 mi
High school graduates92.7%
College graduates36.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Sedgwick County Economic Development
state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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