Living in Allison Gap, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Allison Gap · Census data 2020–2024
Allison Gap has 526 residents with a median age of 42.6. The median household income is $36,635 (61% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $69,900.
Allison Gap is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Allison Gap at a glance
- Population
- 526
- Median age
- 42.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $36,635State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $69,900State: $383,700
- Homeowners
- 78.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.3%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Allison Gap a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 82% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 61% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 25.5%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Allison Gap
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Allison Gap the median home value is $69,900, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,057 a month in housing costs.
Allison Gap median household income
The median household income in Allison Gap is $36,635 and the income per person is $17,117. 25.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Allison Gap: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 295
- Owner-occupied
- 78.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.7%
- Vacant
- 25.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.38
Allison Gap demographics
- Population
- 526
- Median age
- 42.6
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 25.5%
- Households
- 221
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Allison Gap ›
Education in Allison Gap
4.3% of adults 25 and older in Allison Gap have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Allison Gap
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 62.9%
Allison Gap vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allison Gap | 526 | $36,635 | $69,900 | — |
| Saltville | 2,198 | $48,658 | $96,600 | $645 |
| Glade Spring | 2,135 | $81,298 | $174,300 | $888 |
| Emory | 1,419 | $111,667 | $231,400 | $595 |
| Chilhowie | 2,428 | $51,429 | $153,600 | $802 |
| Seven Mile Ford | 644 | $38,003 | $173,300 | $691 |
| Meadowview | 871 | $74,318 | $171,300 | $921 |
| Claypool Hill | 1,610 | $45,446 | $166,400 | $790 |
| Adwolf | 1,046 | $44,464 | $143,500 | $904 |
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What is the median household income in Allison Gap, VA?
The median household income in Allison Gap is $36,635, 61% 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 Allison Gap?
The median home value in Allison Gap is $69,900, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
Is Allison Gap, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 82% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 61% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 25.5%.
What is the median age in Allison Gap?
The median age in Allison Gap is 42.6 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Allison Gap?
The average commute to work in Allison Gap is 34 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Allison Gap?
The unemployment rate in Allison Gap is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Allison Gap?
4.3% of adults in Allison Gap 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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