Valley Falls, Rhode Island Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Valley Falls, Rhode Island is 12,370 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 10th-largest city in Rhode Island. The median household income is $93,653, the median home value is $347,900, and the median age is 42.8.
12,370
Population
3486
People / sq mi
$93,653
Median Income
$347,900
Median Home Value
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Valley Falls covers 3.5 sq mi of land at 3486 people per square mile.
About Valley Falls, RI
Valley Falls skews on age — the median resident is 42.8, older than the national median. With 12,370 residents, Valley Falls is a city in Rhode Island. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in Rhode Island in the country, at #10 by population.
The typical household here earns about $93,653, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 3.9%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $347,900, with typical rent around $1,160.
27.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Just 6.5% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Valley Falls — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$93,653
Median Household Income
$41,570
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$347,900
Median Home Value
$1,160
Median Rent
68.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
85.0%
High School+
27.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
78.2%
Public Transit
6.5%
Work From Home
25.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
25.2%
Foreign Born
73.9%
Non-English at Home
3.9%
Veterans
12.4%
With Disability
91.4%
Health Insurance
92.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 27.5% |
| Manufacturing | 10.4% |
| Construction | 9.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.3% |
| Retail Trade | 5.7% |
| Public Administration | 5.3% |
| Information | 3.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Valley Falls, Rhode Island has a population of 12,370 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 10th-largest city in Rhode Island.
The median household income in Valley Falls, Rhode Island is $93,653, with 3.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Valley Falls, Rhode Island is $347,900, with median monthly rent at $1,160 and a homeownership rate of 68.4%.
The median age in Valley Falls, Rhode Island is 42.8 years. The population is 48.5% male and 51.5% female.
Valley Falls Cdp, RI Climate
Valley Falls Cdp, RI has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C (49°F) and receives about 1204 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
9.5°C
Avg Temp
1204
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -3° / 26° | 103 mm |
| February | -2° / 28° | 93 mm |
| March | 2° / 36° | 108 mm |
| April | 8° / 46° | 104 mm |
| May | 14° / 56° | 93 mm |
| June | 18° / 65° | 91 mm |
| July | 22° / 71° | 87 mm |
| August | 22° / 71° | 102 mm |
| September | 17° / 63° | 95 mm |
| October | 11° / 52° | 100 mm |
| November | 6° / 43° | 118 mm |
| December | 0° / 32° | 110 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Valley Falls Cdp, RI
The most comfortable months to visit Valley Falls Cdp, RI are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 28°C high). The coldest is January (near -8°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.