At a Glance
Median Income
$147,652
$49,126 per capita
Home Value
$358,700
Zillow: $372,612
Median Rent
$1,940/mo
19.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.1%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
10.9% smoking rate
How Abingdon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Abingdon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Abingdon a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Abingdon residents earn a median household income of $147,652 , which is 96% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,126. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,155 business establishments, including 447 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Abingdon is $358,700 , 27% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $372,612. Median rent is $1,940/month, with 19.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Education
42.1% of adults in Abingdon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% above the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Abingdon has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population5,727
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density2,075/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born8.8%
Veterans14.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$147,652
Per Capita$49,126
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$17,906M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,318
Housing
A+
Home Value$358,700
Rent$1,940
Ownership93.4%
Zillow$372,612
Housing Units1,861
Rent Burden19.1%
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,205/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation84 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.1%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+12.7%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute35 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed187 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Abingdon was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 187 Mbps.
There are 447 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.