Living in Motley, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Motley · Census data 2020–2024
Motley has 987 residents with a median age of 52.6. The median household income is $55,529 (40% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $146,900, the median rent is $785/month.
Motley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Motley at a glance
- Population
- 987
- Median age
- 52.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $55,529State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $146,900State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $785/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 72%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Motley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Motley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Motley the median home value is $146,900, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $785 per month, which is 18.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $952 a month in housing costs.
Motley median household income
The median household income in Motley is $55,529 and the income per person is $28,355. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Motley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 432
- Owner-occupied
- 72%
- Renter-occupied
- 28%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.28
Motley demographics
- Population
- 987
- Median age
- 52.6
- Under 18
- 15.6%
- 65 and older
- 23.7%
- Households
- 432
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Motley ›
Education in Motley
11.2% of adults 25 and older in Motley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Motley
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 19.6%
- Drive alone
- 78.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.1%
Motley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motley | 987 | $55,529 | $146,900 | $785 |
| Hurt | 1,361 | $59,000 | $150,600 | $786 |
| Altavista | 3,342 | $51,349 | $142,900 | $910 |
| Gretna | 1,452 | $33,698 | $138,800 | $683 |
| North Shore | 3,638 | $109,951 | $504,400 | $1,133 |
| Penhook | 1,250 | $108,750 | $543,000 | — |
| Chatham | 1,448 | $58,661 | $174,300 | $1,004 |
| Timberlake | 12,725 | $75,657 | $235,900 | $1,083 |
| Union Hall | 1,445 | $103,125 | $694,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Motley, VA?
The median household income in Motley is $55,529, 40% 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 Motley?
The median home value in Motley is $146,900, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Motley?
The median gross rent in Motley is $785 per month, about 18.3% of household income.
Is Motley, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
What is the median age in Motley?
The median age in Motley is 52.6 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Motley?
The average commute to work in Motley is 29 minutes; 19.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Motley?
The unemployment rate in Motley is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Motley?
11.2% of adults in Motley 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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