Living in Baywood, Virginia

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Baywood · Census data 2020–2024

Baywood has 681 residents with a median age of 45.4. The median rent is $771/month.

Baywood is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Baywood at a glance

Population
681
Median age
45.4State: 39
Median rent
$771/moState: $1,579
Homeowners
47.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
Average commute
19 min

Is Baywood a good place to live?

Pros: An average commute of 19 minutes.

Cons: A poverty rate of 20.3%.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Baywood

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Baywood the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $771 per month, which is 29.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $918 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Virginia$383,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Baywood$771
Virginia$1,579
United States$1,413

Housing in Baywood: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
272
Owner-occupied
47.2%
Renter-occupied
52.8%
Vacant
8.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1981
Average household size
2.75

Baywood demographics

Population
681
Median age
45.4
Under 18
22.2%
65 and older
21.1%
Households
248
Foreign-born
4%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White91.6%
Hispanic or Latino7.6%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Baywood ›

Education in Baywood

10.4% of adults 25 and older in Baywood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Baywood10.4%
Virginia42.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Baywood

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.3%
Average commute
19 minState: 27 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
78.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
68.1%

Baywood vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Baywood681——$771
Galax6,726$38,675$141,300$743
Fries330$33,056$121,600$333
Independence1,132$39,286$122,400$668
Lowgap264$60,368$163,500$763
Sparta1,928$42,454$209,600$563
Woodlawn2,250$78,405$146,700—
Ivanhoe540$51,406$95,500—
Fancy Gap214$98,798——

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Living in Baywood: FAQ

How much is rent in Baywood?

The median gross rent in Baywood is $771 per month, about 29.7% of household income.

Is Baywood, VA a good place to live?

Pluses: an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: a poverty rate of 20.3%.

What is the median age in Baywood?

The median age in Baywood is 45.4 years (Virginia: 39).

How long is the commute in Baywood?

The average commute to work in Baywood is 19 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Baywood?

The unemployment rate in Baywood is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Baywood?

10.4% of adults in Baywood 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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