Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
23%
Valley City, ND
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$568
Population
6,512
Renter Mix
45% Rent
The City of Bridges in the heart of the Sheyenne River Valley
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Parks
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River
Bathed in the scenic beauty of southeastern North Dakota, Valley City is a charming community of around 6,000 people located roughly an hour due west of Fargo. Perhaps the city’s most distinctive feature is its abundance of bridges spanning the Sheyenne River, earning Valley City its nickname, “The City of Bridges.” On the south bank of the river, Valley City State University serves around 1,500 students. Apartments, condos, townhomes, and single-family houses make up the diverse rental market, with numerous affordable options making it easy to find the perfect place for your budget.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$54,411
Average: $69,325
Education
1,739
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,482
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Valley City has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Valley City, ND is $433 for a studio, $568 for one bedroom, $741 for two bedrooms, and $932 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Valley City has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$568/month
647 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Valley City, ND is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
215 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
304 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Valley City Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
148 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
366 Students
Public
Grades K-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- VCSU Planetarium
- Valley City Wetland Management District
- Valley City National Fish Hatchery
Military Bases
Colleges
Top Apartments in Valley City
Houses for Rent in Valley City
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.