Center Valley is a somewhat small town located in the state of Pennsylvania. With a population of 11,722 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.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Center Valley is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Center Valley is a town of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Center Valley who work in management occupations (14.97%), teaching (11.56%), and office and administrative support (9.22%). A relatively large number of people in Center Valley telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 17.46% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. 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.Center Valley is also a college town, where lots of students live while attending area colleges. Because of the high percentage of people living in Center Valley enrolled in college, Center Valley has a number of services, amenities and opportunities geared towards the needs and activities of students. Because of many things, Center Valley is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Center Valley a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Center Valley has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Center Valley’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.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.
