Center Valley is a medium-sized town located in the state of Pennsylvania. With a population of 11,954 people and two associated neighborhoods, Center Valley is the 90th largest community in Pennsylvania.
Center Valley real estate is some of the most expensive in Pennsylvania, although Center Valley house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.
One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 17.46% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Because there are quite a few people attending college in Center Valley, it is thought of as a college town. To the benefit of the many students in the area, Center Valley provides a number of services, amenities and opportunities geared towards their needs and activities.
Because of many things, Center Valley is a very good place for families to consider. With an enviable combination of good schools, low crime, college-educated neighbors who tend to support education because of their own experiences, and a high rate of home ownership in predominantly single-family properties, Center Valley really has some of the features that families look for when choosing a good community to raise children. Is Center Valley perfect? Of course not, and if you like frenetic nightlife, it will be far from your cup of tea. But overall this is a solid community, with many things to recommend it as a family-friendly place to live.
If knowledge is power, Center Valley is a pretty powerful place. 51.53% of the adults in Center Valley have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.
The per capita income in Center Valley in 2022 was $69,197, which is wealthy relative to Pennsylvania and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $276,788 for a family of four.
Center Valley is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Center Valley home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Center Valley residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Center Valley include German, Irish, Italian, English, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Center Valley is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Chinese.