Living in Nassawadox, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nassawadox · Census data 2020–2024
Nassawadox has 590 residents with a median age of 51.9. The median household income is $51,932 (44% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $152,500, the median rent is $763/month.
Nassawadox is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Nassawadox at a glance
- Population
- 590
- Median age
- 51.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $51,932State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $152,500State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $763/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 63.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Nassawadox a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Nassawadox
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nassawadox the median home value is $152,500, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $763 per month, which is 26.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,134 a month in housing costs.
Nassawadox median household income
The median household income in Nassawadox is $51,932 and the income per person is $24,948. 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Nassawadox: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 241
- Owner-occupied
- 63.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.8%
- Vacant
- 16.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.23
Nassawadox demographics
- Population
- 590
- Median age
- 51.9
- Under 18
- 24.9%
- 65 and older
- 32.9%
- Households
- 201
- Foreign-born
- 7.6%
- Veterans
- 10.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nassawadox ›
Education in Nassawadox
24.8% of adults 25 and older in Nassawadox have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nassawadox
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Drive alone
- 86.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.5%
Nassawadox vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nassawadox | 590 | $51,932 | $152,500 | $763 |
| Exmore | 1,571 | $29,028 | $152,400 | $669 |
| Willis Wharf | 278 | $92,543 | — | — |
| Belle Haven | 836 | $62,917 | $183,000 | $1,061 |
| Cats Bridge | 200 | $25,893 | — | — |
| Painter | 305 | $65,000 | $158,300 | $1,114 |
| Mappsburg | 103 | $43,854 | $161,300 | — |
| Eastville | 254 | $77,917 | $260,900 | $867 |
| Pungoteague | 190 | $157,805 | $143,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Nassawadox, VA?
The median household income in Nassawadox is $51,932, 44% 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 Nassawadox?
The median home value in Nassawadox is $152,500, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Nassawadox?
The median gross rent in Nassawadox is $763 per month, about 26.4% of household income.
Is Nassawadox, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.5%.
What is the median age in Nassawadox?
The median age in Nassawadox is 51.9 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Nassawadox?
The average commute to work in Nassawadox is 28 minutes; 2.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nassawadox?
The unemployment rate in Nassawadox is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nassawadox?
24.8% of adults in Nassawadox 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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