Living in Henry Fork, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Henry Fork · Census data 2020–2024
Henry Fork has 805 residents with a median age of 43.2. The median household income is $70,150 (25% lower than the Virginia median), the median rent is $613/month.
Henry Fork is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Henry Fork at a glance
- Population
- 805
- Median age
- 43.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $70,150State: $93,170
- Median rent
- $613/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 53.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.5%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Henry Fork a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 2.9%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Henry Fork
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Henry Fork the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $613 per month, which is 14.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,220 a month in housing costs.
Henry Fork median household income
The median household income in Henry Fork is $70,150 and the income per person is $29,262. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Henry Fork: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 458
- Owner-occupied
- 53.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.9%
- Vacant
- 11.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 1.98
Henry Fork demographics
- Population
- 805
- Median age
- 43.2
- Under 18
- 8.2%
- 65 and older
- 6.1%
- Households
- 407
- Foreign-born
- 9.7%
- Veterans
- 0.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Henry Fork ›
Education in Henry Fork
4.5% of adults 25 and older in Henry Fork have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 1.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Henry Fork
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 2%
- Drive alone
- 90.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 56.8%
Henry Fork vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Fork | 805 | $70,150 | — | $613 |
| Rocky Mount | 4,950 | $63,280 | $207,000 | $890 |
| Ferrum | 1,774 | $40,435 | $188,900 | $638 |
| Boones Mill | 228 | $75,972 | $208,300 | $925 |
| Union Hall | 1,445 | $103,125 | $694,100 | — |
| Oak Level | 563 | $31,000 | $104,600 | — |
| Penhook | 1,250 | $108,750 | $543,000 | — |
| Westlake Corner | 2,033 | $95,000 | $499,000 | $1,185 |
| North Shore | 3,638 | $109,951 | $504,400 | $1,133 |
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What is the median household income in Henry Fork, VA?
The median household income in Henry Fork is $70,150, 25% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Henry Fork?
The median gross rent in Henry Fork is $613 per month, about 14.4% of household income.
Is Henry Fork, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 2.9%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Henry Fork?
The median age in Henry Fork is 43.2 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Henry Fork?
The average commute to work in Henry Fork is 31 minutes; 2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Henry Fork?
The unemployment rate in Henry Fork is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Henry Fork?
4.5% of adults in Henry Fork 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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