Living in Painter, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Painter · Census data 2020–2024
Painter has 305 residents with a median age of 33.3. The median household income is $65,000 (30% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $158,300, the median rent is $1,114/month.
Painter is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Painter at a glance
- Population
- 305
- Median age
- 33.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $65,000State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $158,300State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,114/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 83.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.3%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Painter a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 6.2%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Virginia median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Painter
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Painter the median home value is $158,300, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,114 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,292 a month in housing costs.
Painter median household income
The median household income in Painter is $65,000 and the income per person is $22,780. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Painter: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 130
- Owner-occupied
- 83.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.7%
- Vacant
- 26.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 3.18
Painter demographics
- Population
- 305
- Median age
- 33.3
- Under 18
- 33.4%
- 65 and older
- 11.8%
- Households
- 96
- Foreign-born
- 9.5%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Painter ›
Education in Painter
17.3% of adults 25 and older in Painter have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 1.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Painter
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 68.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.4%
Painter vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Painter | 305 | $65,000 | $158,300 | $1,114 |
| Mappsburg | 103 | $43,854 | $161,300 | — |
| Cats Bridge | 200 | $25,893 | — | — |
| Keller | 288 | $36,705 | — | $1,520 |
| Belle Haven | 836 | $62,917 | $183,000 | $1,061 |
| Pungoteague | 190 | $157,805 | $143,600 | — |
| Bobtown | 141 | $60,385 | — | — |
| Exmore | 1,571 | $29,028 | $152,400 | $669 |
| Willis Wharf | 278 | $92,543 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Painter, VA?
The median household income in Painter is $65,000, 30% 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 Painter?
The median home value in Painter is $158,300, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Painter?
The median gross rent in Painter is $1,114 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Painter, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 6.2%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Virginia median.
What is the median age in Painter?
The median age in Painter is 33.3 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Painter?
The average commute to work in Painter is 16 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Painter?
The unemployment rate in Painter is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Painter?
17.3% of adults in Painter 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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