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Valley Heights Unified School District 498
Valley Heights Unified School District 498 is a unified school district in Kansas with a community population of 2,173. The median household income is $69,773 and the median age is 43.7.
2,173
Population
10
People / sq mi
$69,773
Median Income
43.7
Median Age
Valley Heights Unified School District 498 covers 216 sq mi of land at 10.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 57.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$69,773
Median Household Income
$39,127
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
0.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$94,300
Median Home Value
$761
Median Rent
79.8%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
89.4%
High School+
20.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Valley Heights Unified School District 498 serves a community with a population of 2,173 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Kansas.
The median household income in Valley Heights Unified School District 498 is $69,773, with a per capita income of $39,127. The poverty rate is 5.2%.
Valley Heights Unified School District 498 is 93.3% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 57.5% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Valley Heights Unified School District 498, 89.4% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Valley Heights Unified School District 498 is $94,300, with a median rent of $761. The homeownership rate is 79.8%.
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Data for Valley Heights Unified School District 498 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2012780).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.