Living in Alberta, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alberta · Census data 2020–2024
Alberta has 345 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median household income is $41,964 (55% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $91,800, the median rent is $632/month.
Alberta is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Alberta at a glance
- Population
- 345
- Median age
- 44.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $41,964State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $91,800State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $632/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 62.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.4%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Alberta a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%.
Cons: Median household income 55% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Alberta
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Alberta the median home value is $91,800, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $632 per month, which is 30.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,284 a month in housing costs.
Alberta median household income
The median household income in Alberta is $41,964 and the income per person is $26,439. 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Alberta: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 187
- Owner-occupied
- 62.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.6%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 1.99
Alberta demographics
- Population
- 345
- Median age
- 44.8
- Under 18
- 16.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.6%
- Households
- 173
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 2.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alberta ›
Education in Alberta
18.4% of adults 25 and older in Alberta have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alberta
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 76.8%
- Public transit
- 3.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.1%
Alberta vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | 345 | $41,964 | $91,800 | $632 |
| Lawrenceville | 1,272 | $33,611 | $126,700 | $837 |
| McKenney | 518 | $52,500 | $212,000 | $950 |
| Brodnax | 414 | $82,396 | $127,500 | $1,223 |
| Kenbridge | 1,432 | $61,603 | $154,400 | $905 |
| La Crosse | 550 | $33,750 | $105,400 | $1,044 |
| South Hill | 4,786 | $66,023 | $242,700 | $1,132 |
| Blackstone | 3,341 | $54,570 | $140,900 | $1,123 |
| Gasburg | 485 | $77,917 | $323,800 | — |
More for people moving to Alberta
Alberta ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Alberta: FAQ
What is the median household income in Alberta, VA?
The median household income in Alberta is $41,964, 55% 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 Alberta?
The median home value in Alberta is $91,800, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Alberta?
The median gross rent in Alberta is $632 per month, about 30.7% of household income.
Is Alberta, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%. Minuses: median household income 55% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.2%.
What is the median age in Alberta?
The median age in Alberta is 44.8 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Alberta?
The average commute to work in Alberta is 32 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alberta?
The unemployment rate in Alberta is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alberta?
18.4% of adults in Alberta 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.
Last updated: