Living in Gasburg, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gasburg · Census data 2020–2024
Gasburg has 485 residents with a median age of 69.4. The median household income is $77,917 (16% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $323,800.
Gasburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gasburg at a glance
- Population
- 485
- Median age
- 69.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $77,917State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $323,800State: $383,700
- Homeowners
- 98.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.4%
- Average commute
- 55 min
Is Gasburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 55 minutes; unemployment of 14.1%; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Gasburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gasburg the median home value is $323,800, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,489 a month in housing costs.
Gasburg median household income
The median household income in Gasburg is $77,917 and the income per person is $46,482. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Gasburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 521
- Owner-occupied
- 98.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 1.8%
- Vacant
- 46.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 1.73
46.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Gasburg has many vacation and second homes.
Gasburg demographics
- Population
- 485
- Median age
- 69.4
- Under 18
- 2.3%
- 65 and older
- 66.2%
- Households
- 281
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gasburg ›
Education in Gasburg
39.4% of adults 25 and older in Gasburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 16.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gasburg
- Unemployment rate
- 14.1%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 55 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14.5%
- Drive alone
- 85.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.7%
Gasburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gasburg | 485 | $77,917 | $323,800 | — |
| Littleton | 549 | $42,083 | $108,700 | — |
| South Rosemary | 2,475 | $47,466 | $86,800 | $907 |
| Bracey | 1,242 | $64,605 | $238,300 | — |
| Brodnax | 414 | $82,396 | $127,500 | $1,223 |
| Gaston | 912 | $42,105 | $77,200 | $818 |
| Lawrenceville | 1,272 | $33,611 | $126,700 | $837 |
| Roanoke Rapids | 14,856 | $53,690 | $142,700 | $858 |
| La Crosse | 550 | $33,750 | $105,400 | $1,044 |
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What is the median household income in Gasburg, VA?
The median household income in Gasburg is $77,917, 16% 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 Gasburg?
The median home value in Gasburg is $323,800, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
Is Gasburg, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 55 minutes; unemployment of 14.1%; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
What is the median age in Gasburg?
The median age in Gasburg is 69.4 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Gasburg?
The average commute to work in Gasburg is 55 minutes; 14.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gasburg?
The unemployment rate in Gasburg is 14.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gasburg?
39.4% of adults in Gasburg 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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