Living in Dillwyn, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dillwyn · Census data 2020–2024
Dillwyn has 459 residents with a median age of 54.3. The median household income is $52,794 (43% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $150,000, the median rent is $958/month.
Dillwyn is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Dillwyn at a glance
- Population
- 459
- Median age
- 54.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $52,794State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $150,000State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $958/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 71.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.6%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Dillwyn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.4%; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Dillwyn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dillwyn the median home value is $150,000, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $958 per month, which is 26.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,063 a month in housing costs.
Dillwyn median household income
The median household income in Dillwyn is $52,794 and the income per person is $30,183. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Dillwyn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 242
- Owner-occupied
- 71.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.3%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 1.79
Dillwyn demographics
- Population
- 459
- Median age
- 54.3
- Under 18
- 8.7%
- 65 and older
- 36.2%
- Households
- 226
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dillwyn ›
Education in Dillwyn
21.6% of adults 25 and older in Dillwyn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 7.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dillwyn
- Unemployment rate
- 0.4%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 1.4%
- Drive alone
- 74.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 71.2%
Dillwyn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillwyn | 459 | $52,794 | $150,000 | $958 |
| Buckingham Courthouse | 227 | $112,295 | $411,500 | — |
| Cumberland | 273 | $34,828 | $227,900 | — |
| Yogaville | 288 | $48,750 | $408,500 | $609 |
| Farmville | 7,774 | $40,966 | $238,900 | $859 |
| Scottsville | 510 | $40,417 | $309,600 | $900 |
| Hampden-Sydney | 1,769 | $154,565 | — | — |
| Schuyler | 197 | $33,850 | — | $788 |
| Pamplin City | 275 | $68,750 | $124,200 | $831 |
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What is the median household income in Dillwyn, VA?
The median household income in Dillwyn is $52,794, 43% 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 Dillwyn?
The median home value in Dillwyn is $150,000, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Dillwyn?
The median gross rent in Dillwyn is $958 per month, about 26.6% of household income.
Is Dillwyn, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.4%; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Dillwyn?
The median age in Dillwyn is 54.3 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Dillwyn?
The average commute to work in Dillwyn is 38 minutes; 1.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dillwyn?
The unemployment rate in Dillwyn is 0.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dillwyn?
21.6% of adults in Dillwyn 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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