Living in Basye, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Basye · Census data 2020–2024
Basye has 1,481 residents with a median age of 47.7. The median household income is $74,393 (20% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $297,300, the median rent is $1,033/month.
Basye is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Basye at a glance
- Population
- 1,481
- Median age
- 47.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $74,393State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $297,300State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,033/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 87.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Basye a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.6%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Virginia median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Basye
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Basye the median home value is $297,300, 11% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,033 per month, which is 44.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,400 a month in housing costs.
Basye median household income
The median household income in Basye is $74,393 and the income per person is $39,256. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Basye: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,592
- Owner-occupied
- 87.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.7%
- Vacant
- 61.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.40
61.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Basye has many vacation and second homes.
Basye demographics
- Population
- 1,481
- Median age
- 47.7
- Under 18
- 19.2%
- 65 and older
- 34.8%
- Households
- 613
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 16.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Basye ›
Education in Basye
40.6% of adults 25 and older in Basye have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 11.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Basye
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 76.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Basye vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basye | 1,481 | $74,393 | $297,300 | $1,033 |
| Conicville | 446 | $128,167 | $292,900 | — |
| Mount Jackson | 2,000 | $52,297 | $193,000 | $984 |
| Columbia Furnace | 307 | $34,401 | $300,000 | — |
| Quicksburg | 106 | $89,844 | $173,600 | — |
| Bowmans Crossing | 420 | $62,404 | — | $1,041 |
| Edinburg | 1,671 | $56,686 | $231,500 | $1,033 |
| Timberville | 3,036 | $59,909 | $231,000 | $970 |
| New Market | 2,342 | $51,410 | $272,900 | $919 |
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What is the median household income in Basye, VA?
The median household income in Basye is $74,393, 20% 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 Basye?
The median home value in Basye is $297,300, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Basye?
The median gross rent in Basye is $1,033 per month, about 44.8% of household income.
Is Basye, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.6%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Virginia median.
What is the median age in Basye?
The median age in Basye is 47.7 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Basye?
The average commute to work in Basye is 24 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Basye?
The unemployment rate in Basye is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Basye?
40.6% of adults in Basye 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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