Living in Saxis, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Saxis · Census data 2020–2024
Saxis has 218 residents with a median age of 60.5. The median home value is $98,400.
Saxis is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Saxis at a glance
- Population
- 218
- Median age
- 60.5State: 39
- Median home value
- $98,400State: $383,700
- Homeowners
- 97.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Saxis a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: A poverty rate of 41.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Saxis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Saxis the median home value is $98,400, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,070 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Saxis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 202
- Owner-occupied
- 97.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 2.2%
- Vacant
- 54.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.37
54.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Saxis has many vacation and second homes.
Saxis demographics
- Population
- 218
- Median age
- 60.5
- Under 18
- 10.6%
- 65 and older
- 26.6%
- Households
- 92
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Saxis ›
Education in Saxis
4.1% of adults 25 and older in Saxis have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Saxis
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 17.6%
- Drive alone
- 56.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 23.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 59.8%
Saxis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saxis | 218 | — | $98,400 | — |
| Makemie Park | 150 | $38,636 | — | — |
| Hallwood | 160 | $62,500 | $93,600 | $1,100 |
| Crisfield | 2,499 | $50,139 | $137,900 | $766 |
| Bloxom | 571 | $66,875 | $133,300 | $1,114 |
| Nelsonia | 608 | $88,685 | $136,200 | $759 |
| Parksley | 867 | $76,875 | $163,100 | $1,012 |
| New Church | 443 | $30,515 | — | — |
| Schooner Bay | 223 | $51,154 | — | — |
More for people moving to Saxis
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What is the average home price in Saxis?
The median home value in Saxis is $98,400, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
Is Saxis, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: a poverty rate of 41.7%.
What is the median age in Saxis?
The median age in Saxis is 60.5 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Saxis?
The average commute to work in Saxis is 23 minutes; 17.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Saxis?
The unemployment rate in Saxis is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Saxis?
4.1% of adults in Saxis 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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