Living in North Garden, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Garden · Census data 2020–2024
North Garden has 475 residents with a median age of 51.4. The median household income is $108,258 (16% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $553,600.
North Garden is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
North Garden at a glance
- Population
- 475
- Median age
- 51.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $108,258State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $553,600State: $383,700
- Homeowners
- 71.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.9%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is North Garden a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Home values 44% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in North Garden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Garden the median home value is $553,600, 66% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,664 a month in housing costs.
North Garden median household income
The median household income in North Garden is $108,258 and the income per person is $47,183. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in North Garden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 205
- Owner-occupied
- 71.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.6%
- Vacant
- 18%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.73
North Garden demographics
- Population
- 475
- Median age
- 51.4
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 168
- Foreign-born
- 8.2%
- Veterans
- 12.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Garden ›
Education in North Garden
34.9% of adults 25 and older in North Garden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 20.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Garden
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 86%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
North Garden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Garden | 475 | $108,258 | $553,600 | — |
| Ivy | 794 | $189,072 | $645,600 | — |
| University of Virginia | 9,065 | $52,546 | $442,600 | $1,421 |
| Crozet | 9,289 | $129,417 | $547,200 | $1,851 |
| Charlottesville | 45,437 | $74,824 | $486,700 | $1,540 |
| Pantops | 4,665 | $127,552 | $522,900 | $1,881 |
| Afton | 266 | $93,409 | $372,700 | — |
| Rio | 1,252 | $56,250 | — | $1,688 |
| Schuyler | 197 | $33,850 | — | $788 |
More for people moving to North Garden
North Garden ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in North Garden: FAQ
What is the median household income in North Garden, VA?
The median household income in North Garden is $108,258, 16% higher 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 North Garden?
The median home value in North Garden is $553,600, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
Is North Garden, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: home values 44% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in North Garden?
The median age in North Garden is 51.4 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in North Garden?
The average commute to work in North Garden is 26 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Garden?
The unemployment rate in North Garden is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Garden?
34.9% of adults in North Garden 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.
Last updated: