Living in Appomattox, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Appomattox · Census data 2020–2024
Appomattox has 2,084 residents with a median age of 35.9. The median household income is $51,875 (44% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $162,300, the median rent is $905/month.
Appomattox at a glance
- Population
- 2,084
- Median age
- 35.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $51,875State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $162,300State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $905/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 60.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Appomattox a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Appomattox
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Appomattox the median home value is $162,300, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $905 per month, which is 27% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,332 a month in housing costs.
Appomattox median household income
The median household income in Appomattox is $51,875 and the income per person is $28,607. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Appomattox: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 863
- Owner-occupied
- 60.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.6%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.56
Appomattox demographics
- Population
- 2,084
- Median age
- 35.9
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 17.3%
- Households
- 793
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Appomattox ›
Education in Appomattox
12.7% of adults 25 and older in Appomattox have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Appomattox
- Unemployment rate
- 8.2%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Drive alone
- 77.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
Appomattox vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appomattox | 2,084 | $51,875 | $162,300 | $905 |
| Concord | 1,462 | $71,058 | $227,600 | $771 |
| Pamplin City | 275 | $68,750 | $124,200 | $831 |
| Rustburg | 1,417 | $72,950 | $263,900 | $910 |
| Madison Heights | 10,266 | $60,215 | $191,300 | $871 |
| Phenix | 418 | $73,125 | $129,200 | $758 |
| Amherst | 1,865 | $70,841 | $220,700 | $718 |
| Buckingham Courthouse | 227 | $112,295 | $411,500 | — |
| Lynchburg | 79,497 | $57,947 | $229,800 | $1,073 |
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What is the median household income in Appomattox, VA?
The median household income in Appomattox is $51,875, 44% 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 Appomattox?
The median home value in Appomattox is $162,300, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Appomattox?
The median gross rent in Appomattox is $905 per month, about 27% of household income.
Is Appomattox, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
What is the median age in Appomattox?
The median age in Appomattox is 35.9 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Appomattox?
The average commute to work in Appomattox is 25 minutes; 9.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Appomattox?
The unemployment rate in Appomattox is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Appomattox?
12.7% of adults in Appomattox 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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