Valentine, NE

Valentine, Nebraska is a small town located in the northeastern corner of the state. The population was just over 1,000 in 2010 and has been declining since then. Valentine was founded in 1883 and named for Valentine Holbrook, an early settler. The town is located on the eastern edge of the Nebraska Sandhills and is surrounded by agricultural land.

The economy of Valentine is based largely on agriculture and tourism. The town has a few small businesses, but most residents are employed in agriculture or related industries. There are no major employers in the town, but there are several small businesses that provide services to the local community. Tourism is a growing industry in Valentine and the town has developed several attractions that draw visitors from around Nebraska and neighboring states.

Real estate in Valentine is dominated by farmland and rural properties. There are a few modest homes built near the center of town, but most properties are large tracts of land that can be used for farming or ranching. The average price for residential property in Valentine was $101,000 in 2010 and there has been little growth since then. Commercial property prices have also remained relatively stable over the past few years, although they have increased slightly since 2010.