Living in Willis Wharf, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Willis Wharf · Census data 2020–2024
Willis Wharf has 278 residents with a median age of 36.7. The median household income is $92,543 (about the same as the Virginia median).
Willis Wharf is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Willis Wharf at a glance
- Population
- 278
- Median age
- 36.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $92,543State: $93,170
- Homeowners
- 75.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.5%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Willis Wharf a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.9%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Virginia median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Willis Wharf median household income
The median household income in Willis Wharf is $92,543 and the income per person is $38,849. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Willis Wharf: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 117
- Owner-occupied
- 75.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.8%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 2.38
Willis Wharf demographics
- Population
- 278
- Median age
- 36.7
- Under 18
- 30.2%
- 65 and older
- 5%
- Households
- 117
- Foreign-born
- 7.6%
- Veterans
- 16%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Willis Wharf ›
Education in Willis Wharf
48.5% of adults 25 and older in Willis Wharf have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 30.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Willis Wharf
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 81%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 19%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Willis Wharf vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willis Wharf | 278 | $92,543 | — | — |
| Exmore | 1,571 | $29,028 | $152,400 | $669 |
| Cats Bridge | 200 | $25,893 | — | — |
| Belle Haven | 836 | $62,917 | $183,000 | $1,061 |
| Nassawadox | 590 | $51,932 | $152,500 | $763 |
| Painter | 305 | $65,000 | $158,300 | $1,114 |
| Mappsburg | 103 | $43,854 | $161,300 | — |
| Keller | 288 | $36,705 | — | $1,520 |
| Pungoteague | 190 | $157,805 | $143,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Willis Wharf, VA?
The median household income in Willis Wharf is $92,543, about the same as the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Willis Wharf, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.9%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Virginia median.
What is the median age in Willis Wharf?
The median age in Willis Wharf is 36.7 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Willis Wharf?
The average commute to work in Willis Wharf is 15 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Willis Wharf?
The unemployment rate in Willis Wharf is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Willis Wharf?
48.5% of adults in Willis Wharf 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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