Living in Bastian, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bastian · Census data 2020–2024
Bastian has 374 residents with a median age of 68.5. The median household income is $41,711 (55% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $162,100.
Bastian is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bastian at a glance
- Population
- 374
- Median age
- 68.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $41,711State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $162,100State: $383,700
- Homeowners
- 70.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.8%
Is Bastian a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 55% lower than the Virginia median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bastian
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bastian the median home value is $162,100, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Bastian median household income
The median household income in Bastian is $41,711 and the income per person is $34,775. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Bastian: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 284
- Owner-occupied
- 70.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.4%
- Vacant
- 31.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 1.93
31.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Bastian has many vacation and second homes.
Bastian demographics
- Population
- 374
- Median age
- 68.5
- Under 18
- 13.1%
- 65 and older
- 58.6%
- Households
- 194
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bastian ›
Education in Bastian
22.8% of adults 25 and older in Bastian have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bastian
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 45%
- Drive alone
- 37.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 59.3%
Bastian vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bastian | 374 | $41,711 | $162,100 | — |
| Bland | 564 | $62,404 | $149,000 | — |
| Bluefield | 9,387 | $49,375 | $105,400 | $804 |
| Bluefield | 4,979 | $54,041 | $152,500 | $870 |
| Brush Fork | 1,096 | $70,098 | $90,000 | — |
| Bluewell | 1,992 | $35,168 | $125,500 | $728 |
| Springville | 841 | $70,117 | — | $659 |
| Wytheville | 8,202 | $47,270 | $196,800 | $760 |
| Montcalm | 484 | $63,024 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Bastian, VA?
The median household income in Bastian is $41,711, 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 Bastian?
The median home value in Bastian is $162,100, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
Is Bastian, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 55% lower than the Virginia median.
What is the median age in Bastian?
The median age in Bastian is 68.5 years (Virginia: 39).
What is the unemployment rate in Bastian?
The unemployment rate in Bastian is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bastian?
22.8% of adults in Bastian 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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