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Valley, Nebraska

city · Douglas County

At a glance

3,174
Population
$528,100
Median home value (all homes)
74% above U.S. median
$542,525
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$962/mo
Median rent
29% below U.S. median
$110,200
Median household income
40% above U.S. median
28.5 min
Average commute
91.8%
Homes with broadband
80.44%
Locations with fiber available
2.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 120 — 20% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing92% above
Goods & services6% below
Utilities2% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost2% above
For business: Nebraska is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college11 mi
Nearest community college17 mi
Nearest technical college12 mi
High school graduates98.5%
College graduates51.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development
Our mission is to provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy, with programs and resources for starting and growing a business, housing, and economic recovery.
state Union Pacific Railroad Industrial Dev
Union Pacific's Industrial Development team provides guidance and rail project management to help businesses build, expand, or locate rail-served sites on Union Pacific’s expansive network, connecting them to the global economy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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