Living in Emory, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Emory · Census data 2020–2024
Emory has 1,419 residents with a median age of 21.1. The median household income is $111,667 (20% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $231,400, the median rent is $595/month.
Emory is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Emory at a glance
- Population
- 1,419
- Median age
- 21.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $111,667State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $231,400State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $595/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 89.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.4%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Emory a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the Virginia median; home values 40% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 7.6%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Emory
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Emory the median home value is $231,400, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $595 per month, which is 12.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,721 a month in housing costs.
Emory median household income
The median household income in Emory is $111,667 and the income per person is $28,972. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Emory: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 290
- Owner-occupied
- 89.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.7%
- Vacant
- 15.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.96
Emory demographics
- Population
- 1,419
- Median age
- 21.1
- Under 18
- 15.4%
- 65 and older
- 10.8%
- Households
- 244
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Emory ›
Education in Emory
28.4% of adults 25 and older in Emory have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 20.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Emory
- Unemployment rate
- 7.6%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 20.5%
- Drive alone
- 47%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 30.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.5%
Emory vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emory | 1,419 | $111,667 | $231,400 | $595 |
| Glade Spring | 2,135 | $81,298 | $174,300 | $888 |
| Meadowview | 871 | $74,318 | $171,300 | $921 |
| Saltville | 2,198 | $48,658 | $96,600 | $645 |
| Chilhowie | 2,428 | $51,429 | $153,600 | $802 |
| Allison Gap | 526 | $36,635 | $69,900 | — |
| Abingdon | 8,330 | $54,544 | $228,000 | $838 |
| Damascus | 772 | $29,006 | $173,500 | $730 |
| Seven Mile Ford | 644 | $38,003 | $173,300 | $691 |
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What is the median household income in Emory, VA?
The median household income in Emory is $111,667, 20% higher 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 Emory?
The median home value in Emory is $231,400, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Emory?
The median gross rent in Emory is $595 per month, about 12.5% of household income.
Is Emory, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the Virginia median; home values 40% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 7.6%.
What is the median age in Emory?
The median age in Emory is 21.1 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Emory?
The average commute to work in Emory is 33 minutes; 20.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Emory?
The unemployment rate in Emory is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Emory?
28.4% of adults in Emory 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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