Living in Prince George, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Prince George · Census data 2020–2024
Prince George has 1,829 residents with a median age of 35.8. The median household income is $61,571 (34% lower than the Virginia median), the median rent is $1,625/month.
Prince George at a glance
- Population
- 1,829
- Median age
- 35.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $61,571State: $93,170
- Median rent
- $1,625/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 62%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Prince George a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 0%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 19.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Prince George
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Prince George the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,625 per month, which is 23.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,405 a month in housing costs.
Prince George median household income
The median household income in Prince George is $61,571 and the income per person is $26,661. 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Prince George: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 766
- Owner-occupied
- 62%
- Renter-occupied
- 38%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.53
Prince George demographics
- Population
- 1,829
- Median age
- 35.8
- Under 18
- 27.4%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 722
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 11%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Prince George ›
Education in Prince George
29.9% of adults 25 and older in Prince George have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 15% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Prince George
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6%
- Drive alone
- 68.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.1%
Prince George vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince George | 1,829 | $61,571 | — | $1,625 |
| Hopewell | 22,959 | $54,729 | $181,600 | $1,106 |
| Petersburg | 33,537 | $50,698 | $189,000 | $1,174 |
| Colonial Heights | 18,352 | $76,505 | $246,600 | $1,234 |
| Enon | 4,137 | $76,341 | $253,600 | $1,770 |
| Ettrick | 5,910 | $58,137 | $211,200 | $1,191 |
| Matoaca | 2,724 | $70,174 | $251,000 | $1,039 |
| Chester | 24,474 | $95,104 | $327,200 | $1,603 |
| Bellwood | 7,907 | $47,781 | $225,300 | $1,059 |
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What is the median household income in Prince George, VA?
The median household income in Prince George is $61,571, 34% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Prince George?
The median gross rent in Prince George is $1,625 per month, about 23.2% of household income.
Is Prince George, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 0%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 19.2%.
What is the median age in Prince George?
The median age in Prince George is 35.8 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Prince George?
The average commute to work in Prince George is 24 minutes; 6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Prince George?
The unemployment rate in Prince George is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Prince George?
29.9% of adults in Prince George 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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