Living in Gratton, Virginia

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gratton · Census data 2020–2024

Gratton has 841 residents with a median age of 60.3. The median household income is $113,412 (22% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $113,500.

Gratton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Gratton at a glance

Population
841
Median age
60.3State: 39
Median household income
$113,412State: $93,170
Median home value
$113,500State: $383,700
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
Average commute
19 min

Is Gratton a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the Virginia median; home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.9%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Gratton

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gratton the median home value is $113,500, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $962 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Gratton$113,500
Virginia$383,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Virginia$1,579
United States$1,413

Gratton median household income

The median household income in Gratton is $113,412 and the income per person is $33,605. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).

Median household income

Gratton$113,412
Virginia$93,170
United States$80,734

Housing in Gratton: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
321
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
3.7%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1987
Average household size
2.72

Gratton demographics

Population
841
Median age
60.3
Under 18
20.7%
65 and older
33.1%
Households
309
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
11.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White90.2%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black9.8%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gratton ›

Education in Gratton

11.3% of adults 25 and older in Gratton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Gratton11.3%
Virginia42.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Gratton

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.3%
Average commute
19 minState: 27 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
67.1%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
6.3%
Homes with broadband
96.1%

Gratton vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Gratton841$113,412$113,500—
Springville841$70,117—$659
Tazewell4,390$34,618$111,700$708
Abbs Valley124$52,132$257,600—
Boissevain830$27,516$32,100—
Bluefield4,979$54,041$152,500$870
Pocahontas234$42,344$38,800$917
Anawalt109$38,000——
Brush Fork1,096$70,098$90,000—

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Living in Gratton: FAQ

What is the median household income in Gratton, VA?

The median household income in Gratton is $113,412, 22% higher 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 Gratton?

The median home value in Gratton is $113,500, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.

Is Gratton, VA a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the Virginia median; home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.9%.

What is the median age in Gratton?

The median age in Gratton is 60.3 years (Virginia: 39).

How long is the commute in Gratton?

The average commute to work in Gratton is 19 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Gratton?

The unemployment rate in Gratton is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Gratton?

11.3% of adults in Gratton 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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