Living in Jewell Ridge, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jewell Ridge · Census data 2020–2024
Jewell Ridge has 45 residents with a median age of 64.3. The median household income is $25,938 (72% lower than the Virginia median).
Jewell Ridge is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jewell Ridge at a glance
- Population
- 45
- Median age
- 64.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $25,938State: $93,170
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
Is Jewell Ridge a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 72% lower than the Virginia median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Jewell Ridge median household income
The median household income in Jewell Ridge is $25,938 and the income per person is $17,229. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Jewell Ridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 54
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 48.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.61
48.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Jewell Ridge has many vacation and second homes.
Jewell Ridge demographics
- Population
- 45
- Median age
- 64.3
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 33.3%
- Households
- 28
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jewell Ridge ›
Education in Jewell Ridge
0% of adults 25 and older in Jewell Ridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jewell Ridge
- Unemployment rate
- 0%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
- 100%
Jewell Ridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewell Ridge | 45 | $25,938 | — | — |
| Richlands | 5,171 | $37,154 | $111,000 | $804 |
| Cedar Bluff | 1,167 | $37,170 | $111,800 | $860 |
| Raven | 1,345 | $52,619 | $88,800 | $695 |
| Claypool Hill | 1,610 | $45,446 | $166,400 | $790 |
| War | 628 | $29,500 | $32,600 | $703 |
| Bradshaw | 327 | $22,116 | $54,600 | $587 |
| Honaker | 1,188 | $44,183 | $91,600 | $548 |
| Tazewell | 4,390 | $34,618 | $111,700 | $708 |
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What is the median household income in Jewell Ridge, VA?
The median household income in Jewell Ridge is $25,938, 72% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Jewell Ridge, VA a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 72% lower than the Virginia median.
What is the median age in Jewell Ridge?
The median age in Jewell Ridge is 64.3 years (Virginia: 39).
What is the unemployment rate in Jewell Ridge?
The unemployment rate in Jewell Ridge is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jewell Ridge?
0% of adults in Jewell Ridge 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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