Valdese, NC
1 neighborhoods · 9,212 residents · North Carolina
B+
75/100
60
Safety Score
83
Affordability
$66K
Median Income
$163K
Median Home Value
Is Valdese, NC a Good Place to Live?
Valdese receives an overall livability grade of B+ (75/100), placing it among the better areas in North Carolina. Safety scores B (60/100). Affordability scores A (83/100) with a median household income of $66,250 and median home values around $163,400.
About 28.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 3.2%. 80% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 48.
$638
Median Rent/mo
28.2%
College Educated
3.2%
Unemployment
80%
Owner-Occupied
48
Median Age
9,212
Population
1
Zip Codes
Burke
County
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Neighborhoods in Valdese
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28690Burke Co. | 75 B+ | 60 | 83 | $66K | $163K | 9,212 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.