Living in Narrows, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Narrows · Census data 2020–2024
Narrows has 1,935 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $62,708 (33% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $119,400, the median rent is $931/month.
Narrows at a glance
- Population
- 1,935
- Median age
- 36.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $62,708State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $119,400State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $931/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 78.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Narrows a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 7.1%.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in June and August to October.
Cost of living in Narrows
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Narrows the median home value is $119,400, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $931 per month, which is 21.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,077 a month in housing costs.
Narrows median household income
The median household income in Narrows is $62,708 and the income per person is $29,907. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Narrows: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 836
- Owner-occupied
- 78.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.8%
- Vacant
- 18.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1946
- Average household size
- 2.82
Narrows demographics
- Population
- 1,935
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 31.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 684
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Narrows ›
Education in Narrows
19.8% of adults 25 and older in Narrows have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Narrows
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6%
- Drive alone
- 75.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
Narrows vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narrows | 1,935 | $62,708 | $119,400 | $931 |
| Rich Creek | 776 | $48,750 | $123,200 | $478 |
| Pearisburg | 2,860 | $75,532 | $157,400 | $848 |
| Peterstown | 594 | $38,750 | $116,800 | $621 |
| Ripplemead | 294 | $79,000 | $159,600 | — |
| Pembroke | 996 | $57,500 | $138,000 | $796 |
| Eggleston | 117 | $128,333 | $116,700 | — |
| Athens | 1,494 | $56,667 | $168,100 | $975 |
| Belspring | 152 | $61,053 | $319,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Narrows, VA?
The median household income in Narrows is $62,708, 33% 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 Narrows?
The median home value in Narrows is $119,400, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Narrows?
The median gross rent in Narrows is $931 per month, about 21.6% of household income.
Is Narrows, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 7.1%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Narrows?
The median age in Narrows is 36.9 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Narrows?
The average commute to work in Narrows is 28 minutes; 6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Narrows?
The unemployment rate in Narrows is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Narrows?
19.8% of adults in Narrows 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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