Living in Schuyler, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Schuyler · Census data 2020–2024
Schuyler has 197 residents with a median age of 52.8. The median household income is $33,850 (64% lower than the Virginia median), the median rent is $788/month.
Schuyler is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Schuyler at a glance
- Population
- 197
- Median age
- 52.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $33,850State: $93,170
- Median rent
- $788/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 17.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.7%
Is Schuyler a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 64% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 48.3%; a poverty rate of 60.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Schuyler
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Schuyler the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $788 per month, which is 38% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Schuyler median household income
The median household income in Schuyler is $33,850 and the income per person is $30,770. 60.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Schuyler: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 121
- Owner-occupied
- 17.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 82.4%
- Vacant
- 24.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.16
Schuyler demographics
- Population
- 197
- Median age
- 52.8
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 28.4%
- Households
- 91
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Schuyler ›
Education in Schuyler
5.7% of adults 25 and older in Schuyler have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Schuyler
- Unemployment rate
- 48.3%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 59%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.5%
Schuyler vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schuyler | 197 | $33,850 | — | $788 |
| Yogaville | 288 | $48,750 | $408,500 | $609 |
| Shipman | 472 | $49,301 | $234,700 | $1,068 |
| Scottsville | 510 | $40,417 | $309,600 | $900 |
| North Garden | 475 | $108,258 | $553,600 | — |
| Nellysford | 1,584 | $136,442 | $552,600 | $1,545 |
| Wintergreen | 589 | $120,346 | $513,800 | — |
| Afton | 266 | $93,409 | $372,700 | — |
| Buckingham Courthouse | 227 | $112,295 | $411,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Schuyler, VA?
The median household income in Schuyler is $33,850, 64% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Schuyler?
The median gross rent in Schuyler is $788 per month, about 38% of household income.
Is Schuyler, VA a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 64% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 48.3%; a poverty rate of 60.9%.
What is the median age in Schuyler?
The median age in Schuyler is 52.8 years (Virginia: 39).
What is the unemployment rate in Schuyler?
The unemployment rate in Schuyler is 48.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Schuyler?
5.7% of adults in Schuyler 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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