Living in Crewe, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Crewe · Census data 2020–2024
Crewe has 2,906 residents with a median age of 32. The median household income is $70,625 (24% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $139,400, the median rent is $942/month.
Crewe at a glance
- Population
- 2,906
- Median age
- 32State: 39
- Median household income
- $70,625State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $139,400State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $942/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 53.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Crewe a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Crewe
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Crewe the median home value is $139,400, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $942 per month, which is 20.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,281 a month in housing costs.
Crewe median household income
The median household income in Crewe is $70,625 and the income per person is $26,054. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Crewe: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,333
- Owner-occupied
- 53.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.5%
- Vacant
- 13.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.51
Crewe demographics
- Population
- 2,906
- Median age
- 32
- Under 18
- 30.2%
- 65 and older
- 10.1%
- Households
- 1,158
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Crewe ›
Education in Crewe
13.6% of adults 25 and older in Crewe have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Crewe
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Drive alone
- 83.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.3%
Crewe vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crewe | 2,906 | $70,625 | $139,400 | $942 |
| Blackstone | 3,341 | $54,570 | $140,900 | $1,123 |
| Amelia Court House | 746 | $70,320 | — | — |
| Victoria | 1,595 | $41,442 | $131,800 | $807 |
| Kenbridge | 1,432 | $61,603 | $154,400 | $905 |
| Farmville | 7,774 | $40,966 | $238,900 | $859 |
| Hampden-Sydney | 1,769 | $154,565 | — | — |
| Keysville | 988 | $31,442 | $161,100 | $696 |
| Cumberland | 273 | $34,828 | $227,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Crewe, VA?
The median household income in Crewe is $70,625, 24% 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 Crewe?
The median home value in Crewe is $139,400, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Crewe?
The median gross rent in Crewe is $942 per month, about 20.3% of household income.
Is Crewe, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
What is the median age in Crewe?
The median age in Crewe is 32 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Crewe?
The average commute to work in Crewe is 26 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Crewe?
The unemployment rate in Crewe is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Crewe?
13.6% of adults in Crewe 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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