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Valley Park, MO

Valley Park, MO.

Population: 8,226 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Valley Park, MO is $290,876 — up 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $315,000 after a median 18 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,493/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with heat wave, tornado, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$290,876

Typical home value

+1.7%

1-year change

18

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$290,876
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
+8.2%
5-year appreciation
+24.9%
10-year appreciation
+69.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$290,876
House Price Index (state)
416.7 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$315,000
Median list price
$312,500
Median price per sqft
$183
1-year sale-price change
+5.0%
Median days on market
18 days
Homes sold (recent period)
29
For-sale inventory
19
Sale-to-list ratio
100.8%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
+2.1%
New listings (monthly)
10

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,493/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,064/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,104/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,349/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,731/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,997/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.7 : 1
Schools include
VALLEY PARK MIDDLE, VALLEY PARK ELEM., VALLEY PARK SR. HIGH

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
heat wave, tornado, earthquake, ice storm, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Very High · heat wave: Very High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A15
NFIP flood claims on record
2,250
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Valley Park TCE (1.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.3 in
Annual snowfall
7.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
55
Days with Good air quality
125
Days with Moderate air quality
232
Highest AQI recorded (year)
738

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
93,330
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
75,952

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site (8 mi)
National parks include
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, Gateway Arch National Park, Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Moders Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport (SUS) (11 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
38
Hospitals include
ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, OSF SAINT ANTHONY'S HEALTH CENTER, ALTON MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,472 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1991
Housing built before 1970
14.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,483
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
83.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
195,292
Average weekly wage
$1,605
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
957

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Valley ParkState medianUS median
Typical home value$290,876$246,773$288,527
Median sale price$315,000$249,900$325,000
Median days on market18 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,493/mo$1,400/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,483$1,136$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Valley Park, MO?
$290,876.
What is the median sale price in Valley Park, MO?
$315,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Valley Park, MO?
Median days on market: 18 days.
What is typical rent in Valley Park, MO?
Typical rent: $1,493/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Valley Park, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heat wave, tornado, earthquake, ice storm, inland flooding.
Is Valley Park, MO in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Valley Park, MO. 2,250 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A15. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Valley Park, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Valley Park, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Valley Park, MO?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Valley Park TCE, 1.8 mi.
How many schools serve Valley Park, MO?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Valley Park, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Valley Park, MO?
Moderate. Median AQI: 55. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Valley Park, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 90.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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