Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
17%
Valley Center
Valley Center, KS Area Guide
Avg Rent
$748
Population
7,205
Renter Mix
25% Rent
Quaint Kansas living just north of the city
Suburban
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Convenient
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Commuter
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Laidback
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Family-Friendly
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Great Schools
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Valley Center is a family-friendly suburb that rests along Interstate 135 about 14 miles north of Downtown Wichita. This suburban, residential area offers renters a variety of apartment and house rentals, all with quick access to popular local spots like Mexican restaurants and community pools. There are great schools that serve the area, making Valley Center popular among families.
With Wichita just a few minutes’ drive south, you can enjoy the laidback lifestyle of the suburbs, and the more buzzing amenities of the city in no time.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$71,277
Average: $83,396
Education
1,872
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,594
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Valley Center has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
25%
Non-Renters
75%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Valley Center, KS is $598 for a studio, $748 for one bedroom, and $1,488 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Valley Center has increased by 12.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$748/month
500 Sq Ft
House
$1,625/month
1,340 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Valley Center, KS is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
259 Students
Public
Grades K-5
346 Students
Valley Center Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-5
480 Students
Public
Grades K-5
287 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
761 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
995 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hellers Park
- Big Arkansas River Park
- Sedgwick County Zoo
- Chisholm Creek Park
- Dr. Glen Dey (Grove) Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.