Living in Rustburg, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rustburg · Census data 2020–2024
Rustburg has 1,417 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $72,950 (22% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $263,900, the median rent is $910/month.
Rustburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rustburg at a glance
- Population
- 1,417
- Median age
- 36.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $72,950State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $263,900State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $910/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 41.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.7%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Rustburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 22.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Rustburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rustburg the median home value is $263,900, 21% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $910 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,264 a month in housing costs.
Rustburg median household income
The median household income in Rustburg is $72,950 and the income per person is $33,189. 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Rustburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 706
- Owner-occupied
- 41.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 58.4%
- Vacant
- 16.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.16
Rustburg demographics
- Population
- 1,417
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 16.4%
- 65 and older
- 13.1%
- Households
- 589
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rustburg ›
Education in Rustburg
38.7% of adults 25 and older in Rustburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 29.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rustburg
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Drive alone
- 47.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 30.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.6%
Rustburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rustburg | 1,417 | $72,950 | $263,900 | $910 |
| Concord | 1,462 | $71,058 | $227,600 | $771 |
| Timberlake | 12,725 | $75,657 | $235,900 | $1,083 |
| Lynchburg | 79,497 | $57,947 | $229,800 | $1,073 |
| Forest | 13,430 | $81,552 | $319,800 | $1,315 |
| Madison Heights | 10,266 | $60,215 | $191,300 | $871 |
| Altavista | 3,342 | $51,349 | $142,900 | $910 |
| Appomattox | 2,084 | $51,875 | $162,300 | $905 |
| Hurt | 1,361 | $59,000 | $150,600 | $786 |
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What is the median household income in Rustburg, VA?
The median household income in Rustburg is $72,950, 22% 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 Rustburg?
The median home value in Rustburg is $263,900, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Rustburg?
The median gross rent in Rustburg is $910 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Rustburg, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 22.3%.
What is the median age in Rustburg?
The median age in Rustburg is 36.3 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Rustburg?
The average commute to work in Rustburg is 19 minutes; 9.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rustburg?
The unemployment rate in Rustburg is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rustburg?
38.7% of adults in Rustburg 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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