Living in Fancy Gap, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fancy Gap · Census data 2020–2024
Fancy Gap has 214 residents with a median age of 57.8. The median household income is $98,798 (6% higher than the Virginia median).
Fancy Gap is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fancy Gap at a glance
- Population
- 214
- Median age
- 57.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $98,798State: $93,170
- Homeowners
- 42.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.6%
Is Fancy Gap a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Virginia median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Fancy Gap median household income
The median household income in Fancy Gap is $98,798 and the income per person is $47,948. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Fancy Gap: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 210
- Owner-occupied
- 42.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 57.8%
- Vacant
- 57.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.38
57.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Fancy Gap has many vacation and second homes.
Fancy Gap demographics
- Population
- 214
- Median age
- 57.8
- Under 18
- 7.9%
- 65 and older
- 39.3%
- Households
- 90
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 26.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fancy Gap ›
Education in Fancy Gap
5.6% of adults 25 and older in Fancy Gap have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 5.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fancy Gap
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Fancy Gap vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fancy Gap | 214 | $98,798 | — | — |
| Cana | 964 | $61,607 | $129,700 | $1,083 |
| Hillsville | 2,864 | $58,000 | $159,000 | $747 |
| Woodlawn | 2,250 | $78,405 | $146,700 | — |
| Galax | 6,726 | $38,675 | $141,300 | $743 |
| Mount Airy | 10,633 | $40,275 | $181,900 | $725 |
| Toast | 893 | $35,111 | $104,800 | $847 |
| Flat Rock | 1,062 | $42,018 | $95,400 | $771 |
| Lowgap | 264 | $60,368 | $163,500 | $763 |
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What is the median household income in Fancy Gap, VA?
The median household income in Fancy Gap is $98,798, 6% higher than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Fancy Gap, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Virginia median.
What is the median age in Fancy Gap?
The median age in Fancy Gap is 57.8 years (Virginia: 39).
What is the unemployment rate in Fancy Gap?
The unemployment rate in Fancy Gap is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fancy Gap?
5.6% of adults in Fancy Gap 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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