Living in Esmont, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Esmont · Census data 2020–2024
Esmont has 751 residents with a median age of 52.9. The median home value is $205,700.
Esmont is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Esmont at a glance
- Population
- 751
- Median age
- 52.9State: 39
- Median home value
- $205,700State: $383,700
- Homeowners
- 82.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Esmont a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 6.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Esmont
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Esmont the median home value is $205,700, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,305 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Esmont: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 231
- Owner-occupied
- 82.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.3%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 3.25
Esmont demographics
- Population
- 751
- Median age
- 52.9
- Under 18
- 14.9%
- 65 and older
- 38.6%
- Households
- 231
- Foreign-born
- 10.9%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Esmont ›
Education in Esmont
19.7% of adults 25 and older in Esmont have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 10.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Esmont
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 91%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.6%
Esmont vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmont | 751 | — | $205,700 | — |
| Scottsville | 510 | $40,417 | $309,600 | $900 |
| Schuyler | 197 | $33,850 | — | $788 |
| North Garden | 475 | $108,258 | $553,600 | — |
| Yogaville | 288 | $48,750 | $408,500 | $609 |
| University of Virginia | 9,065 | $52,546 | $442,600 | $1,421 |
| Shipman | 472 | $49,301 | $234,700 | $1,068 |
| Lake Monticello | 10,662 | $106,818 | $325,900 | $1,981 |
| Charlottesville | 45,437 | $74,824 | $486,700 | $1,540 |
More for people moving to Esmont
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What is the average home price in Esmont?
The median home value in Esmont is $205,700, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
Is Esmont, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 6.5%.
What is the median age in Esmont?
The median age in Esmont is 52.9 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Esmont?
The average commute to work in Esmont is 26 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Esmont?
The unemployment rate in Esmont is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Esmont?
19.7% of adults in Esmont 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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