Living in Big Rock, Virginia

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

Big Rock has 384 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $55,049 (41% lower than the Virginia median).

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

Big Rock at a glance

Population
384
Median age
43.1State: 39
Median household income
$55,049State: $93,170
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
0%

Is Big Rock a good place to live?

Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 12.8%.

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

Big Rock median household income

The median household income in Big Rock is $55,049 and the income per person is $15,064. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).

Median household income

Big Rock$55,049
Virginia$93,170
United States$80,734

Housing in Big Rock: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
205
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
51.2%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1982
Average household size
3.84

51.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Big Rock has many vacation and second homes.

Big Rock demographics

Population
384
Median age
43.1
Under 18
12%
65 and older
10.4%
Households
100
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Big Rock

0% of adults 25 and older in Big Rock have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Big Rock0%
Virginia42.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Big Rock

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.3%
Average commute
—State: 27 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Big Rock vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Big Rock384$55,049——
Breaks208$125,938$46,100—
Grundy872$40,804$203,600$950
Elkhorn City846$44,000$116,700$605
Vansant551$31,595$101,700$727
Haysi519$31,833$115,800$531
Clinchco268$42,000$40,900$840
McCarr265$37,043——
Matewan505$16,105$112,100$355

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Living in Big Rock: FAQ

What is the median household income in Big Rock, VA?

The median household income in Big Rock is $55,049, 41% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

Is Big Rock, VA a good place to live?

Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 12.8%.

What is the median age in Big Rock?

The median age in Big Rock is 43.1 years (Virginia: 39).

What is the unemployment rate in Big Rock?

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

How educated is Big Rock?

0% of adults in Big Rock 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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