Living in Gore, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gore · Census data 2020–2024
Gore has 86 residents with a median age of 57.7. The median household income is $38,889 (58% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $113,900.
Gore is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gore at a glance
- Population
- 86
- Median age
- 57.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $38,889State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $113,900State: $383,700
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.6%
Is Gore a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 58% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 54%; a poverty rate of 41.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Gore
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gore the median home value is $113,900, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Gore median household income
The median household income in Gore is $38,889 and the income per person is $20,583. 41.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Gore: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 78
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 41%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 1.87
41% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Gore has many vacation and second homes.
Gore demographics
- Population
- 86
- Median age
- 57.7
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 9.3%
- Households
- 46
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gore ›
Education in Gore
32.6% of adults 25 and older in Gore have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gore
- Unemployment rate
- 54%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
- 82.6%
Gore vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gore | 86 | $38,889 | $113,900 | — |
| Lake Holiday | 2,193 | $112,039 | $303,800 | $2,045 |
| Shawneeland | 2,754 | $95,337 | $272,900 | $1,469 |
| Capon Bridge | 497 | $64,306 | $251,600 | $1,057 |
| Winchester | 27,913 | $63,974 | $343,000 | $1,315 |
| Stephens City | 2,393 | $102,593 | $325,100 | $1,210 |
| Brucetown | 250 | $104,250 | $278,300 | — |
| Inwood | 2,794 | $84,286 | $268,400 | $1,647 |
| Middletown | 1,786 | $60,288 | $331,600 | $798 |
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What is the median household income in Gore, VA?
The median household income in Gore is $38,889, 58% 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 Gore?
The median home value in Gore is $113,900, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
Is Gore, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 58% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 54%; a poverty rate of 41.9%.
What is the median age in Gore?
The median age in Gore is 57.7 years (Virginia: 39).
What is the unemployment rate in Gore?
The unemployment rate in Gore is 54% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gore?
32.6% of adults in Gore 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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