Village · New York
Spring Valley, New York
Spring Valley, village, in Rockland County, New York. Spring Valley had 34,482 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 33,066 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 33,192 (±64). GEOID 3670420.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
34,482
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 33,066 · ACS 2020-2024: 33,192 ±64
Median household income
$57,196
±$5,522 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$381,800
±$53,070 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$1,695
±$53 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Spring Valley and what county is it in?
Spring Valley is a village in Rockland County, New York. It covers 2.0 square miles of land, 16,467 residents per square mile in 2020.
Spring Valley is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Spring Valley lies mostly within the Town of Ramapo and reaches into the Town of Clarkstown, towns or townships with their own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Spring Valley, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 34,482 people lived in Spring Valley on July 1, 2025, up 4.3% since 2020, while New York shrank 1.0%. The 2020 Census counted 33,066 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 33,192 (±64).
| Measure | Spring Valley | Rockland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 33,192 ±64 | 341,883 | +897 |
| Households | 9,082 ±498 | 103,879 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.63 ±0.20 | 3.22 | +0.28 |
| Housing units | 9,456 ±491 | 108,945 | −978 |
Spring Valley's population since 2000
From 25,464 in 2000 to 34,482 in 2025: up 35.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Spring Valley as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Spring Valley?
The median resident of Spring Valley is 27.5 years old; 36.0% are under 18 and 8.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 36.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 28.7%. 41.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Spring Valley | Rockland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27.5 ±1.9 | 34.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 36.0% ±1.9 pts | 29.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 8.9% ±1.4 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Male | 51.5% ±1.7 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 28.7% ±3.1 pts | 20.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 36.1% ±3.2 pts | 59.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 28.6% ±3.5 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.7% ±1.4 pts | 5.9% | +2.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 41.5% ±2.9 pts | 22.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 75.6% ±2.9 pts | 44.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.0% ±0.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
| With a disability | 7.4% ±1.4 pts | 9.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.5% ±2.6 pts | 4.1% | −5.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 73.7% ±3.3 pts | 87.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.3% ±2.7 pts | 42.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.7% ±1.5 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.0% ±2.5 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Spring Valley earn?
Half of Spring Valley's 9,082 households earn less than $57,196 a year (±$5,522), against $109,959 in Rockland County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $55,908 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 27.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Spring Valley | Rockland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,196 ±$5,522 | $109,959 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $79,975 ±$7,231 | $148,075 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,493 ±$1,798 | $45,570 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 27.6% ±5.3 pts | 16.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 36.6% ±7.7 pts | 26.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.8% ±3.6 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.2% ±2.9 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.2% ±3.9 pts | 87.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Spring Valley?
Owners occupy 25.0% of Spring Valley's occupied homes and renters 75.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $381,800 by its owner (±$53,070). The median renter pays $1,695 a month including utilities, and 53.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Spring Valley | Rockland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $381,800 ±$53,070 | $596,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,695 ±$53 | $1,901 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 53.8% ±5.4 pts | 52.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,947 ±$339 | $3,641 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 25.0% ±3.4 pts | 67.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 75.0% ±3.4 pts | 32.1% | – |
| Housing units | 9,456 ±491 | 108,945 | −978 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.9% ±1.3 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 12.8% ±2.9 pts | 57.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% ±1.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.8% ±1.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.2% ±2.3 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.4% ±1.9 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 18.7% ±3.6 pts | 9.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Spring Valley building?
Builders took permits for 31 new housing units in Spring Valley in 2025 (11 in single-family houses), 0.9 per 1,000 residents against 1.9 across New York.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Spring Valley work and get to work?
52.0% of Spring Valley's workers drive alone and 5.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.2%.
| Measure | Spring Valley | Rockland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.1% ±3.4 pts | 62.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% ±1.2 pts | 5.6% | −3.2 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 52.0% ±3.9 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 17.1% ±3.1 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 12.7% ±3.4 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Walked | 2.2% ±1.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.4% ±1.5 pts | 13.4% | +2.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.2 min ±1.2 | 29.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Spring Valley?
10 census tracts lie mostly in Spring Valley, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $50,214 (Tract 122.05) to $65,541 (Tract 124.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 124.01Rockland County | 6,649 | $65,541 |
| Tract 123.02Rockland County | 3,766 | $56,250 |
| Tract 122.04Rockland County | 4,102 | $63,409 |
| Tract 122.03Rockland County | 3,467 | $60,877 |
| Tract 123.01Rockland County | 3,461 | $63,382 |
| Tract 122.06Rockland County | 3,331 | $62,955 |
| Tract 113.04Rockland County | 4,837 | $57,031 |
| Tract 124.04Rockland County | 2,218 | $58,750 |
| Tract 122.05Rockland County | 2,149 | $50,214 |
| Tract 124.03Rockland County | 1,859 | $56,365 |
| Tract 113.05Rockland County | 4,383 | $106,458 |
| Tract 121.15Rockland County | 2,021 | $107,375 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Spring Valley) · Census block assignment files
How does Spring Valley compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Spring Valley is the 1,208th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 20th-most populous of 594 in New York.
Spring Valley ranks 1,450th of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 20th | 594 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 54th | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 9th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 1,450th | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 1,618th | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 474th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 378th | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 50th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,453rd | 1,640 |
| Median age | 1,593rd | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,629th | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 1,280th | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 974th | 1,652 |
Spring Valley's figures with every place in New York (CSV)
Every place in New York, sortable · Compare Spring Valley with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Spring Valley?
6 of the 57 figures for Spring Valley on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Spring Valley are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Spring Valley.