Living in North Shore, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Shore · Census data 2020–2024
North Shore has 3,638 residents with a median age of 62.6. The median household income is $109,951 (18% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $504,400, the median rent is $1,133/month.
North Shore at a glance
- Population
- 3,638
- Median age
- 62.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $109,951State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $504,400State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,133/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 93.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.7%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is North Shore a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Virginia median.
Cons: Home values 31% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in North Shore
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Shore the median home value is $504,400, 52% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,133 per month, which is 25.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,974 a month in housing costs.
North Shore median household income
The median household income in North Shore is $109,951 and the income per person is $80,707. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in North Shore: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,058
- Owner-occupied
- 93.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.2%
- Vacant
- 43.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.09
43.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that North Shore has many vacation and second homes.
North Shore demographics
- Population
- 3,638
- Median age
- 62.6
- Under 18
- 9.7%
- 65 and older
- 44.9%
- Households
- 1,737
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Shore ›
Education in North Shore
43.7% of adults 25 and older in North Shore have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 17.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Shore
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 29.3%
- Drive alone
- 67.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.1%
North Shore vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore | 3,638 | $109,951 | $504,400 | $1,133 |
| Westlake Corner | 2,033 | $95,000 | $499,000 | $1,185 |
| Union Hall | 1,445 | $103,125 | $694,100 | — |
| Penhook | 1,250 | $108,750 | $543,000 | — |
| Rocky Mount | 4,950 | $63,280 | $207,000 | $890 |
| Stewartsville | 737 | $94,390 | $217,600 | — |
| Henry Fork | 805 | $70,150 | — | $613 |
| Motley | 987 | $55,529 | $146,900 | $785 |
| Boones Mill | 228 | $75,972 | $208,300 | $925 |
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What is the median household income in North Shore, VA?
The median household income in North Shore is $109,951, 18% 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 Shore?
The median home value in North Shore is $504,400, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in North Shore?
The median gross rent in North Shore is $1,133 per month, about 25.9% of household income.
Is North Shore, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Virginia median. Minuses: home values 31% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
What is the median age in North Shore?
The median age in North Shore is 62.6 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in North Shore?
The average commute to work in North Shore is 31 minutes; 29.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Shore?
The unemployment rate in North Shore is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Shore?
43.7% of adults in North Shore 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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