Living in Abingdon, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Abingdon · Census data 2020–2024
Abingdon has 8,330 residents with a median age of 46.4. The median household income is $54,544 (41% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $228,000, the median rent is $838/month.
Abingdon at a glance
- Population
- 8,330
- Median age
- 46.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $54,544State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $228,000State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $838/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 57.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.5%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Abingdon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 3%.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Abingdon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Abingdon the median home value is $228,000, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $838 per month, which is 25.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,361 a month in housing costs.
Abingdon median household income
The median household income in Abingdon is $54,544 and the income per person is $48,002. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Abingdon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,508
- Owner-occupied
- 57.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.3%
- Vacant
- 11.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.05
Abingdon demographics
- Population
- 8,330
- Median age
- 46.4
- Under 18
- 16.8%
- 65 and older
- 24.6%
- Households
- 3,999
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Abingdon ›
Education in Abingdon
36.5% of adults 25 and older in Abingdon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 15% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Abingdon
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 87.1%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.3%
Abingdon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon | 8,330 | $54,544 | $228,000 | $838 |
| Meadowview | 871 | $74,318 | $171,300 | $921 |
| Emory | 1,419 | $111,667 | $231,400 | $595 |
| Damascus | 772 | $29,006 | $173,500 | $730 |
| Bristol | 16,849 | $50,404 | $184,100 | $801 |
| Glade Spring | 2,135 | $81,298 | $174,300 | $888 |
| Lebanon | 3,116 | $53,050 | $162,400 | $621 |
| Saltville | 2,198 | $48,658 | $96,600 | $645 |
| Allison Gap | 526 | $36,635 | $69,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Abingdon, VA?
The median household income in Abingdon is $54,544, 41% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Abingdon?
The median home value in Abingdon is $228,000, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Abingdon?
The median gross rent in Abingdon is $838 per month, about 25.4% of household income.
Is Abingdon, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 3%. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
What is the median age in Abingdon?
The median age in Abingdon is 46.4 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Abingdon?
The average commute to work in Abingdon is 16 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Abingdon?
The unemployment rate in Abingdon is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Abingdon?
36.5% of adults in Abingdon have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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