Valley is a medium-sized city located in the state of Alabama. With a population of 10,144 people and four associated neighborhoods, Valley is the 63rd largest community in Alabama. Valley has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Valley, where the median household income is $51,661.00.

As is often the case in a small city, Valley doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The education level of Valley citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 17.10% of adults 25 and older in Valley have a college degree.

The per capita income in Valley in 2022 was $26,070, which is lower middle income relative to Alabama, and low income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $104,280 for a family of four. However, Valley contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Valley is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Valley home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Valley residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Valley include English, German, Irish, Scottish, and African.

The most common language spoken in Valley is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Korean.