The Town FilesValley City, Ohio
Community in Medina County · population 943 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $453,400
- Household income
- $99,643
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 65 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 33
- Median age
- 49.4
Valley City is a community of 943 people in Medina County, Ohio. The median home is worth $453,400, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for retirees than 98% of Ohio towns, better for families than 90% of Ohio towns, more upscale than 86% of Ohio towns.
How Valley City ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Valley City is worth $453,400, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $99,643, which is more affordable than 2% of Ohio towns. 77.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Valley City | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $453,400 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | — | $914 |
| Median household income | $99,643 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 77.1% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Valley City
| People | Valley City | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.4 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 29.0% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 14.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.3% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.0% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 8.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.5% | — |
| Work from home | 22.3% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 27.6 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.9% | 90.9% |
Weather in Valley City
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 21.5°F. About 42.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 65.4 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 19 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 115 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Valley City since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 11, 1965 about 5.6 miles from the town center and killed 17. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 25 deaths and 568 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 7, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 64 times; the largest was 2.25 inches on March 28, 2020.
Severe weather in Medina County since 1996
Medina County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| February 15, 2005 | Severe Storm | DR-1580: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Medina County
Medina County had 62,902 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,076 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Valley City itself the ACS puts it at 8.6%.
Towns near Valley City
- Grafton, OH5.8 mi · 5,895 people · home $216,100
- Eaton Estates, OH6.2 mi · 1,155 people · home $156,000
- Brunswick, OH6.4 mi · 35,426 people · home $249,100
- Medina, OH7.8 mi · 26,094 people · home $243,600
- Strongsville, OH7.8 mi · 46,491 people · home $298,300
- LaGrange, OH9.0 mi · 2,595 people · home $264,300
- Olmsted Falls, OH9.3 mi · 8,582 people · home $239,300
- Berea, OH10.3 mi · 18,545 people · home $198,100
Valley City questions
Is Valley City, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Valley City scores better for retirees than 98% of Ohio towns and quieter than 81%. 29.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.4).
How much does a house cost in Valley City?
The median owner-occupied home in Valley City is valued at $453,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $99,643, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Valley City?
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 21.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.0 inches of precipitation a year and 65.4 inches of snow.
Does Valley City get tornadoes?
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Valley City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 11, 1965. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)