Living in Stonega, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Stonega · Census data 2020–2024
Stonega has 151 residents with a median age of 79.4. The median household income is $39,712 (57% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $63,900.
Stonega is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Stonega at a glance
- Population
- 151
- Median age
- 79.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $39,712State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $63,900State: $383,700
- Homeowners
- 87%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.3%
Is Stonega a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 83% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 57% lower than the Virginia median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Stonega
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Stonega the median home value is $63,900, 81% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Stonega median household income
The median household income in Stonega is $39,712 and the income per person is $23,198. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Stonega: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 100
- Owner-occupied
- 87%
- Renter-occupied
- 13%
- Vacant
- 31%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.19
31% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Stonega has many vacation and second homes.
Stonega demographics
- Population
- 151
- Median age
- 79.4
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 71.5%
- Households
- 69
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Stonega ›
Education in Stonega
3.3% of adults 25 and older in Stonega have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Stonega
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 31.3%
- Drive alone
- 68.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 43.5%
Stonega vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonega | 151 | $39,712 | $63,900 | — |
| Appalachia | 1,391 | $43,068 | $67,100 | $766 |
| Dunbar | 115 | $14,527 | — | — |
| Big Stone Gap East | 567 | $20,938 | $168,100 | $870 |
| Big Stone Gap | 5,162 | $54,581 | $163,000 | $797 |
| East Stone Gap | 683 | $90,484 | $114,000 | — |
| Lynch | 709 | $30,114 | $58,600 | $889 |
| Benham | 725 | $44,946 | $53,000 | $769 |
| Norton | 3,577 | $41,495 | $110,000 | $692 |
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What is the median household income in Stonega, VA?
The median household income in Stonega is $39,712, 57% 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 Stonega?
The median home value in Stonega is $63,900, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
Is Stonega, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 83% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 57% lower than the Virginia median.
What is the median age in Stonega?
The median age in Stonega is 79.4 years (Virginia: 39).
What is the unemployment rate in Stonega?
The unemployment rate in Stonega is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Stonega?
3.3% of adults in Stonega 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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