Living in Fieldale, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fieldale · Census data 2020–2024
Fieldale has 783 residents with a median age of 31.1. The median household income is $45,114 (52% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $93,300.
Fieldale is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fieldale at a glance
- Population
- 783
- Median age
- 31.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $45,114State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $93,300State: $383,700
- Homeowners
- 94.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Fieldale a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.4%.
Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the Virginia median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Fieldale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fieldale the median home value is $93,300, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $660 a month in housing costs.
Fieldale median household income
The median household income in Fieldale is $45,114 and the income per person is $22,623. 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Fieldale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 439
- Owner-occupied
- 94.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.9%
- Vacant
- 41.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1942
- Average household size
- 3.07
41.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Fieldale has many vacation and second homes.
Fieldale demographics
- Population
- 783
- Median age
- 31.1
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 10.3%
- Households
- 255
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fieldale ›
Education in Fieldale
11.3% of adults 25 and older in Fieldale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fieldale
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Drive alone
- 87.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.2%
Fieldale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fieldale | 783 | $45,114 | $93,300 | — |
| Collinsville | 7,139 | $52,158 | $146,700 | $746 |
| Villa Heights | 601 | $25,797 | $121,900 | — |
| Stanleytown | 1,386 | $40,000 | $143,900 | $630 |
| Martinsville | 13,658 | $46,727 | $98,400 | $808 |
| Horse Pasture | 2,236 | $54,216 | $123,600 | $855 |
| Bassett | 1,031 | $45,563 | $242,500 | $599 |
| Oak Level | 563 | $31,000 | $104,600 | — |
| Chatmoss | 1,563 | $73,643 | $224,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Fieldale, VA?
The median household income in Fieldale is $45,114, 52% 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 Fieldale?
The median home value in Fieldale is $93,300, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
Is Fieldale, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.4%. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the Virginia median.
What is the median age in Fieldale?
The median age in Fieldale is 31.1 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Fieldale?
The average commute to work in Fieldale is 22 minutes; 11.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fieldale?
The unemployment rate in Fieldale is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fieldale?
11.3% of adults in Fieldale 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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