Living in Laymantown, Virginia

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

Laymantown has 1,626 residents with a median age of 52.3. The median household income is $88,401 (5% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $285,200.

Laymantown at a glance

Population
1,626
Median age
52.3State: 39
Median household income
$88,401State: $93,170
Median home value
$285,200State: $383,700
Homeowners
96.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
Average commute
23 min

Is Laymantown a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 1.2%.

Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Virginia median.

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

Cost of living in Laymantown

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Laymantown the median home value is $285,200, 14% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,725 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Laymantown$285,200
Virginia$383,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Virginia$1,579
United States$1,413

Laymantown median household income

The median household income in Laymantown is $88,401 and the income per person is $39,410. 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).

Median household income

Laymantown$88,401
Virginia$93,170
United States$80,734

Housing in Laymantown: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
681
Owner-occupied
96.3%
Renter-occupied
3.7%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1976
Average household size
2.39

Laymantown demographics

Population
1,626
Median age
52.3
Under 18
20.7%
65 and older
33.5%
Households
681
Foreign-born
7.4%
Veterans
11.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White98.5%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Laymantown

35.8% of adults 25 and older in Laymantown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 13.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Laymantown35.8%
Virginia42.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Laymantown

Unemployment rate
3.7%State: 4.3%
Average commute
23 minState: 27 min
Work from home
19.2%
Drive alone
66.3%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
89.1%

Laymantown vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Laymantown1,626$88,401$285,200—
Cloverdale3,208$79,975$359,900$921
Blue Ridge2,800$75,871$274,500$1,287
Troutville475$63,750$221,000$1,537
Daleville3,797$103,056$370,100$1,793
Hollins17,097$77,456$244,300$1,193
Vinton8,056$65,445$190,900$992
Roanoke98,355$55,378$190,500$996
Stewartsville737$94,390$217,600—

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Living in Laymantown: FAQ

What is the median household income in Laymantown, VA?

The median household income in Laymantown is $88,401, 5% 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 Laymantown?

The median home value in Laymantown is $285,200, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.

Is Laymantown, VA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 1.2%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Virginia median.

What is the median age in Laymantown?

The median age in Laymantown is 52.3 years (Virginia: 39).

How long is the commute in Laymantown?

The average commute to work in Laymantown is 23 minutes; 19.2% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Laymantown?

The unemployment rate in Laymantown is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Laymantown?

35.8% of adults in Laymantown 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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