Living in Ettrick, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ettrick · Census data 2020–2024
Ettrick has 5,910 residents with a median age of 24.3. The median household income is $58,137 (38% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $211,200, the median rent is $1,191/month.
Ettrick at a glance
- Population
- 5,910
- Median age
- 24.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $58,137State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $211,200State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,191/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 71.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Ettrick a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 16.6%; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Ettrick
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ettrick the median home value is $211,200, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,191 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,406 a month in housing costs.
Ettrick median household income
The median household income in Ettrick is $58,137 and the income per person is $24,156. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Ettrick: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,755
- Owner-occupied
- 71.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.1%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.27
Ettrick demographics
- Population
- 5,910
- Median age
- 24.3
- Under 18
- 9.6%
- 65 and older
- 12.4%
- Households
- 1,659
- Foreign-born
- 8.9%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ettrick ›
Education in Ettrick
26% of adults 25 and older in Ettrick have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 10.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ettrick
- Unemployment rate
- 16.6%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Drive alone
- 70.4%
- Public transit
- 2.7%
- Walk to work
- 11.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
Ettrick vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ettrick | 5,910 | $58,137 | $211,200 | $1,191 |
| Colonial Heights | 18,352 | $76,505 | $246,600 | $1,234 |
| Matoaca | 2,724 | $70,174 | $251,000 | $1,039 |
| Petersburg | 33,537 | $50,698 | $189,000 | $1,174 |
| Chester | 24,474 | $95,104 | $327,200 | $1,603 |
| Hopewell | 22,959 | $54,729 | $181,600 | $1,106 |
| Enon | 4,137 | $76,341 | $253,600 | $1,770 |
| Prince George | 1,829 | $61,571 | — | $1,625 |
| Bellwood | 7,907 | $47,781 | $225,300 | $1,059 |
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What is the median household income in Ettrick, VA?
The median household income in Ettrick is $58,137, 38% 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 Ettrick?
The median home value in Ettrick is $211,200, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Ettrick?
The median gross rent in Ettrick is $1,191 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Ettrick, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 16.6%; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
What is the median age in Ettrick?
The median age in Ettrick is 24.3 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Ettrick?
The average commute to work in Ettrick is 21 minutes; 11.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ettrick?
The unemployment rate in Ettrick is 16.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ettrick?
26% of adults in Ettrick 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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