Living in Raven, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Raven · Census data 2020–2024
Raven has 1,345 residents with a median age of 47.7. The median household income is $52,619 (44% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $88,800, the median rent is $695/month.
Raven is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Raven at a glance
- Population
- 1,345
- Median age
- 47.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $52,619State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $88,800State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $695/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 64.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Raven a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 9.6%; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
The weather is best in June and August to October.
Cost of living in Raven
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Raven the median home value is $88,800, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $695 per month, which is 21.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Raven median household income
The median household income in Raven is $52,619 and the income per person is $31,057. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Raven: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 881
- Owner-occupied
- 64.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.4%
- Vacant
- 31.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.23
31.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Raven has many vacation and second homes.
Raven demographics
- Population
- 1,345
- Median age
- 47.7
- Under 18
- 15.5%
- 65 and older
- 27.9%
- Households
- 602
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Raven ›
Education in Raven
28.1% of adults 25 and older in Raven have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 10% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Raven
- Unemployment rate
- 9.6%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Drive alone
- 62.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.9%
Raven vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raven | 1,345 | $52,619 | $88,800 | $695 |
| Richlands | 5,171 | $37,154 | $111,000 | $804 |
| Cedar Bluff | 1,167 | $37,170 | $111,800 | $860 |
| Claypool Hill | 1,610 | $45,446 | $166,400 | $790 |
| Honaker | 1,188 | $44,183 | $91,600 | $548 |
| Allison Gap | 526 | $36,635 | $69,900 | — |
| Saltville | 2,198 | $48,658 | $96,600 | $645 |
| Vansant | 551 | $31,595 | $101,700 | $727 |
| Grundy | 872 | $40,804 | $203,600 | $950 |
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What is the median household income in Raven, VA?
The median household income in Raven is $52,619, 44% 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 Raven?
The median home value in Raven is $88,800, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Raven?
The median gross rent in Raven is $695 per month, about 21.4% of household income.
Is Raven, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 9.6%; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
What is the median age in Raven?
The median age in Raven is 47.7 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Raven?
The average commute to work in Raven is 27 minutes; 5.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Raven?
The unemployment rate in Raven is 9.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Raven?
28.1% of adults in Raven 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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