Living in Atlantic, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Atlantic · Census data 2020–2024
Atlantic has 342 residents with a median age of 62.1. The median household income is $107,143 (15% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $252,000.
Atlantic is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Atlantic at a glance
- Population
- 342
- Median age
- 62.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $107,143State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $252,000State: $383,700
- Homeowners
- 95.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Atlantic a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Virginia median; home values 34% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 11.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Atlantic
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Atlantic the median home value is $252,000, 24% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,567 a month in housing costs.
Atlantic median household income
The median household income in Atlantic is $107,143 and the income per person is $64,567. 9% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Atlantic: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 170
- Owner-occupied
- 95.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.1%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 1.89
Atlantic demographics
- Population
- 342
- Median age
- 62.1
- Under 18
- 4.7%
- 65 and older
- 32.5%
- Households
- 170
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 19.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Atlantic ›
Education in Atlantic
22.7% of adults 25 and older in Atlantic have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Atlantic
- Unemployment rate
- 11.5%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 38.9%
- Drive alone
- 61.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.5%
Atlantic vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 342 | $107,143 | $252,000 | — |
| Wattsville | 1,439 | $69,380 | $184,700 | $983 |
| Makemie Park | 150 | $38,636 | — | — |
| Hallwood | 160 | $62,500 | $93,600 | $1,100 |
| New Church | 443 | $30,515 | — | — |
| Modest Town | 265 | $103,409 | — | — |
| Nelsonia | 608 | $88,685 | $136,200 | $759 |
| Captains Cove | 1,542 | $110,156 | $267,700 | — |
| Bloxom | 571 | $66,875 | $133,300 | $1,114 |
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What is the median household income in Atlantic, VA?
The median household income in Atlantic is $107,143, 15% higher 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 Atlantic?
The median home value in Atlantic is $252,000, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
Is Atlantic, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Virginia median; home values 34% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 11.5%.
What is the median age in Atlantic?
The median age in Atlantic is 62.1 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Atlantic?
The average commute to work in Atlantic is 29 minutes; 38.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Atlantic?
The unemployment rate in Atlantic is 11.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Atlantic?
22.7% of adults in Atlantic 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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