Best Places to Live in Valley Brook, Kansas

Valley Brook, KS is a small town located in the heart of the Midwest. It has a population of just over 2,000 people and is known for its friendly atmosphere. The streets are lined with beautiful trees and lush gardens that bring life to the town. There are plenty of activities to do such as visiting the library, playing at the park, or taking a walk along the river. Schooling is available in elementary, middle and high school levels. Residents here have access to all of the necessities such as grocery stores, banks and pharmacies. Residents of Valley Brook enjoy living in this small town because it brings them close to nature while still providing all of the amenities that a larger city would offer. Capital city - Northeast Kansas, 60 miles west of Kansas City.

State: Kansas
County: Osage County
Metro Area: Topeka Metro Area
City: Valley Brook

Zip Codes: 66451
Cost of Living: -20.5% lower
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 877 ft above sea level

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Valley Brook, Ks Housing Market

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What Bert Has To Say About Topeka Metro Area

Topeka, the capital of Kansas, is also an agricultural, industrial and transportation center serving a large portion of north and central Kansas. Highlights in the traditionally laid-out downtown include the statehouse, Kansas Museum of History, Brown vs. Board of Education historic site, and Heartland Park, a state-of-the-art motorsports complex. Costs of living and housing prices are low, particularly for a capital city. But property crime rates are high for the region and projected job and income growth are low. That said, a low cost of living brings a high Buying Power Index. There isn’t much to do, and the area has lagged behind other Kansas cities aesthetically, socially and economically. Excellent entertainment and cultural amenities are available in the university town of Lawrence, 20 miles east, and in the Kansas City area.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Valley Brook is 3.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. Valley Brook jobs have decreased by 0.4%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Valley Brook's cost of living is 20.5% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Valley Brook's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Valley Brook, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Osage county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 71.0% to 26.6%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Valley Brook's population is 1,525 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 9.6%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 29.5 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Valley Brook is Real Estate: $152,500. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 10.0%.

SCHOOLS

Valley Brook public schools spend $10,514 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 9.9 students per teacher in Valley Brook. More Education

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Housing Market in Valley Brook

It's a good time to buy in Valley Brook. Home Appreciation is up 10.0% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Valley Brook is $152,500.

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