Living in Burkeville, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burkeville · Census data 2020–2024
Burkeville has 488 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median home value is $88,300, the median rent is $1,150/month.
Burkeville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Burkeville at a glance
- Population
- 488
- Median age
- 41.8State: 39
- Median home value
- $88,300State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,150/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 73.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Burkeville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 10.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Burkeville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Burkeville the median home value is $88,300, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,150 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $987 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Burkeville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 246
- Owner-occupied
- 73.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.5%
- Vacant
- 20.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.49
Burkeville demographics
- Population
- 488
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 21.3%
- 65 and older
- 23.8%
- Households
- 196
- Foreign-born
- 6.6%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burkeville ›
Education in Burkeville
21.7% of adults 25 and older in Burkeville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 12.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burkeville
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Drive alone
- 76.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.2%
Burkeville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burkeville | 488 | — | $88,300 | $1,150 |
| Crewe | 2,906 | $70,625 | $139,400 | $942 |
| Blackstone | 3,341 | $54,570 | $140,900 | $1,123 |
| Victoria | 1,595 | $41,442 | $131,800 | $807 |
| Farmville | 7,774 | $40,966 | $238,900 | $859 |
| Amelia Court House | 746 | $70,320 | — | — |
| Hampden-Sydney | 1,769 | $154,565 | — | — |
| Kenbridge | 1,432 | $61,603 | $154,400 | $905 |
| Keysville | 988 | $31,442 | $161,100 | $696 |
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What is the average home price in Burkeville?
The median home value in Burkeville is $88,300, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Burkeville?
The median gross rent in Burkeville is $1,150 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Burkeville, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 10.5%.
What is the median age in Burkeville?
The median age in Burkeville is 41.8 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Burkeville?
The average commute to work in Burkeville is 25 minutes; 9.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Burkeville?
The unemployment rate in Burkeville is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Burkeville?
21.7% of adults in Burkeville 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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