Living in Hiwassee, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hiwassee · Census data 2020–2024
Hiwassee has 72 residents with a median age of 67.7. The median home value is $73,800.
Hiwassee is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hiwassee at a glance
- Population
- 72
- Median age
- 67.7State: 39
- Median home value
- $73,800State: $383,700
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
Is Hiwassee a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 81% lower than the state median.
Cons: Unemployment of 20%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Hiwassee
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hiwassee the median home value is $73,800, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Hiwassee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 86
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 31.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 1.22
31.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Hiwassee has many vacation and second homes.
Hiwassee demographics
- Population
- 72
- Median age
- 67.7
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 62.5%
- Households
- 59
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 30.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hiwassee ›
Education in Hiwassee
0% of adults 25 and older in Hiwassee have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hiwassee
- Unemployment rate
- 20%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
- 89.8%
Hiwassee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiwassee | 72 | — | $73,800 | — |
| Draper | 348 | $58,963 | $157,900 | — |
| Pulaski | 8,893 | $49,491 | $160,500 | $736 |
| Dublin | 2,671 | $62,426 | $180,500 | $756 |
| Radford | 16,726 | $57,348 | $220,700 | $1,033 |
| New River | 268 | $41,628 | $133,600 | — |
| Fort Chiswell | 821 | $88,719 | $163,300 | $963 |
| Hillsville | 2,864 | $58,000 | $159,000 | $747 |
| Max Meadows | 599 | $58,781 | $94,500 | — |
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What is the average home price in Hiwassee?
The median home value in Hiwassee is $73,800, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
Is Hiwassee, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 81% lower than the state median. Minuses: unemployment of 20%.
What is the median age in Hiwassee?
The median age in Hiwassee is 67.7 years (Virginia: 39).
What is the unemployment rate in Hiwassee?
The unemployment rate in Hiwassee is 20% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hiwassee?
0% of adults in Hiwassee 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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