Living in Rushmere, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rushmere · Census data 2020–2024
Rushmere has 1,033 residents with a median age of 59.3. The median household income is $73,750 (21% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $350,000, the median rent is $875/month.
Rushmere is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rushmere at a glance
- Population
- 1,033
- Median age
- 59.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $73,750State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $350,000State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $875/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 65.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.3%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Rushmere a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 9% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.6%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Rushmere
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rushmere the median home value is $350,000, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $875 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,963 a month in housing costs.
Rushmere median household income
The median household income in Rushmere is $73,750 and the income per person is $57,874. 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Rushmere: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 627
- Owner-occupied
- 65.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.2%
- Vacant
- 27.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.27
Rushmere demographics
- Population
- 1,033
- Median age
- 59.3
- Under 18
- 15%
- 65 and older
- 22.1%
- Households
- 456
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 13.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rushmere ›
Education in Rushmere
31.3% of adults 25 and older in Rushmere have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 16.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rushmere
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Drive alone
- 82.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.1%
Rushmere vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushmere | 1,033 | $73,750 | $350,000 | $875 |
| Smithfield | 8,834 | $113,158 | $374,900 | $1,195 |
| Newport News | 184,216 | $69,634 | $260,600 | $1,339 |
| Surry | 212 | $85,417 | $238,500 | — |
| Scotland | 161 | $44,028 | $159,400 | $1,644 |
| Benns Church | 1,813 | $56,151 | $338,800 | — |
| Carrollton | 8,436 | $110,956 | $423,900 | $1,789 |
| Bethel Manor | 4,393 | $77,294 | — | $2,121 |
| Williamsburg | 15,798 | $75,604 | $428,100 | $1,407 |
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What is the median household income in Rushmere, VA?
The median household income in Rushmere is $73,750, 21% 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 Rushmere?
The median home value in Rushmere is $350,000, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Rushmere?
The median gross rent in Rushmere is $875 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Rushmere, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 9% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.6%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
What is the median age in Rushmere?
The median age in Rushmere is 59.3 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Rushmere?
The average commute to work in Rushmere is 31 minutes; 10.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rushmere?
The unemployment rate in Rushmere is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rushmere?
31.3% of adults in Rushmere 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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