Living in Gwynn, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gwynn · Census data 2020–2024
Gwynn has 514 residents with a median age of 47.8. The median household income is $84,375 (9% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $421,400.
Gwynn is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gwynn at a glance
- Population
- 514
- Median age
- 47.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $84,375State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $421,400State: $383,700
- Homeowners
- 52.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.9%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Gwynn a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Virginia median; home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Gwynn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gwynn the median home value is $421,400, 27% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,068 a month in housing costs.
Gwynn median household income
The median household income in Gwynn is $84,375 and the income per person is $48,623. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Gwynn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 520
- Owner-occupied
- 52.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.4%
- Vacant
- 55.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.23
55.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Gwynn has many vacation and second homes.
Gwynn demographics
- Population
- 514
- Median age
- 47.8
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 230
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gwynn ›
Education in Gwynn
35.9% of adults 25 and older in Gwynn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 9.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gwynn
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14.1%
- Drive alone
- 75.7%
- Public transit
- 10.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 68.7%
Gwynn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwynn | 514 | $84,375 | $421,400 | — |
| Mathews | 941 | $55,481 | $193,400 | — |
| Deltaville | 958 | $70,231 | $404,500 | — |
| White Stone | 449 | $58,036 | $193,200 | $968 |
| Irvington | 513 | $126,136 | $518,200 | $925 |
| Weems | 279 | $61,389 | — | — |
| Gloucester Courthouse | 3,336 | $75,341 | $381,500 | $954 |
| Kilmarnock | 1,333 | $40,234 | $282,400 | $630 |
| Urbanna | 495 | $62,917 | $403,700 | $967 |
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What is the median household income in Gwynn, VA?
The median household income in Gwynn is $84,375, 9% 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 Gwynn?
The median home value in Gwynn is $421,400, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
Is Gwynn, VA a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Virginia median; home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Gwynn?
The median age in Gwynn is 47.8 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Gwynn?
The average commute to work in Gwynn is 35 minutes; 14.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gwynn?
The unemployment rate in Gwynn is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gwynn?
35.9% of adults in Gwynn 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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