Living in Victoria, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Victoria · Census data 2020–2024
Victoria has 1,595 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $41,442 (56% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $131,800, the median rent is $807/month.
Victoria at a glance
- Population
- 1,595
- Median age
- 38.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $41,442State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $131,800State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $807/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 64.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Victoria a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.8%.
Cons: Median household income 56% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Victoria
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Victoria the median home value is $131,800, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $807 per month, which is 26.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $995 a month in housing costs.
Victoria median household income
The median household income in Victoria is $41,442 and the income per person is $22,036. 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Victoria: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 900
- Owner-occupied
- 64.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.4%
- Vacant
- 20.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.23
Victoria demographics
- Population
- 1,595
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 26.3%
- 65 and older
- 17.3%
- Households
- 714
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Victoria ›
Education in Victoria
16.8% of adults 25 and older in Victoria have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Victoria
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Drive alone
- 77.1%
- Public transit
- 1.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 68.3%
Victoria vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria | 1,595 | $41,442 | $131,800 | $807 |
| Kenbridge | 1,432 | $61,603 | $154,400 | $905 |
| Blackstone | 3,341 | $54,570 | $140,900 | $1,123 |
| Crewe | 2,906 | $70,625 | $139,400 | $942 |
| Keysville | 988 | $31,442 | $161,100 | $696 |
| Chase City | 2,470 | $45,843 | $112,900 | $667 |
| South Hill | 4,786 | $66,023 | $242,700 | $1,132 |
| Alberta | 345 | $41,964 | $91,800 | $632 |
| Drakes Branch | 435 | $25,938 | $111,000 | $569 |
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What is the median household income in Victoria, VA?
The median household income in Victoria is $41,442, 56% 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 Victoria?
The median home value in Victoria is $131,800, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Victoria?
The median gross rent in Victoria is $807 per month, about 26.6% of household income.
Is Victoria, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.8%. Minuses: median household income 56% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.9%.
What is the median age in Victoria?
The median age in Victoria is 38.9 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Victoria?
The average commute to work in Victoria is 28 minutes; 4.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Victoria?
The unemployment rate in Victoria is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Victoria?
16.8% of adults in Victoria 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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