Living in Pungoteague, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pungoteague · Census data 2020–2024
Pungoteague has 190 residents with a median age of 60.6. The median household income is $157,805 (69% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $143,600.
Pungoteague is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Pungoteague at a glance
- Population
- 190
- Median age
- 60.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $157,805State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $143,600State: $383,700
- Homeowners
- 64.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.3%
Is Pungoteague a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 69% higher than the Virginia median; home values 63% lower than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Pungoteague
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pungoteague the median home value is $143,600, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Pungoteague median household income
The median household income in Pungoteague is $157,805 and the income per person is $55,407. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Pungoteague: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 160
- Owner-occupied
- 64.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.1%
- Vacant
- 41.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.02
41.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Pungoteague has many vacation and second homes.
Pungoteague demographics
- Population
- 190
- Median age
- 60.6
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 28.4%
- Households
- 94
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 20.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pungoteague ›
Education in Pungoteague
35.3% of adults 25 and older in Pungoteague have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 7.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pungoteague
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 17.7%
- Drive alone
- 82.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Pungoteague vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pungoteague | 190 | $157,805 | $143,600 | — |
| Bobtown | 141 | $60,385 | — | — |
| Keller | 288 | $36,705 | — | $1,520 |
| Painter | 305 | $65,000 | $158,300 | $1,114 |
| Melfa | 468 | $28,958 | $174,300 | $841 |
| Mappsburg | 103 | $43,854 | $161,300 | — |
| Belle Haven | 836 | $62,917 | $183,000 | $1,061 |
| Cats Bridge | 200 | $25,893 | — | — |
| Onancock | 1,433 | $54,500 | $294,400 | $904 |
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What is the median household income in Pungoteague, VA?
The median household income in Pungoteague is $157,805, 69% 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 Pungoteague?
The median home value in Pungoteague is $143,600, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
Is Pungoteague, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 69% higher than the Virginia median; home values 63% lower than the state median.
What is the median age in Pungoteague?
The median age in Pungoteague is 60.6 years (Virginia: 39).
What is the unemployment rate in Pungoteague?
The unemployment rate in Pungoteague is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pungoteague?
35.3% of adults in Pungoteague 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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