Living in Haysi, Virginia

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

Haysi has 519 residents with a median age of 43.4. The median household income is $31,833 (66% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $115,800, the median rent is $531/month.

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

Haysi at a glance

Population
519
Median age
43.4State: 39
Median household income
$31,833State: $93,170
Median home value
$115,800State: $383,700
Median rent
$531/moState: $1,579
Homeowners
59.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
Average commute
31 min

Is Haysi a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 66% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 26.9%.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Haysi

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Haysi the median home value is $115,800, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $531 per month, which is 17.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $936 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Haysi$115,800
Virginia$383,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Haysi$531
Virginia$1,579
United States$1,413

Haysi median household income

The median household income in Haysi is $31,833 and the income per person is $15,723. 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).

Median household income

Haysi$31,833
Virginia$93,170
United States$80,734

Housing in Haysi: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
132
Owner-occupied
59.8%
Renter-occupied
40.2%
Vacant
22.7%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1976
Average household size
1.93

Haysi demographics

Population
519
Median age
43.4
Under 18
5.6%
65 and older
11.9%
Households
102
Foreign-born
1.2%
Veterans
3.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White87.7%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black9.2%
Asian0%

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

Education in Haysi

6.4% of adults 25 and older in Haysi have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 1.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Haysi6.4%
Virginia42.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Haysi

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.3%
Average commute
31 minState: 27 min
Work from home
8.6%
Drive alone
85.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
70.6%

Haysi vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Haysi519$31,833$115,800$531
Clinchco268$42,000$40,900$840
Breaks208$125,938$46,100—
Elkhorn City846$44,000$116,700$605
Clintwood1,400$52,083$162,800$714
Big Rock384$55,049——
Grundy872$40,804$203,600$950
Vansant551$31,595$101,700$727
Dante591$33,696$81,400$1,328

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Living in Haysi: FAQ

What is the median household income in Haysi, VA?

The median household income in Haysi is $31,833, 66% 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 Haysi?

The median home value in Haysi is $115,800, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.

How much is rent in Haysi?

The median gross rent in Haysi is $531 per month, about 17.8% of household income.

Is Haysi, VA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 66% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 26.9%.

What is the median age in Haysi?

The median age in Haysi is 43.4 years (Virginia: 39).

How long is the commute in Haysi?

The average commute to work in Haysi is 31 minutes; 8.6% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Haysi?

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

How educated is Haysi?

6.4% of adults in Haysi 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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