Abingdon, VA

Virginia · Metropolitan · City

3.3 Good / 5.0
8,332 Population
$54,976 Median Income
$217,700 Home Value
$794 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
171 Violent Crime / 100K
46.8 yrs Median Age
36.2% Bachelor's Degree+
3.3
Overall
3.9
Economy
4.5
Affordability
1.0
Safety
3.9
Education

People

Population8,332
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density1,035/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 91.3%

Economy

3.9/5
Median Income$54,976
Per Capita Income$52,017
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty Rate9.2%

Housing

4.5/5
Home Value (Census)$217,700
Zillow Value$277,458
Median Rent$794
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,369

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes10.7%
Depression26.6%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime171/100K
Property Crime1,827/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft60.9/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Jan / Jul35° / 74°
Rain47 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 35 (Good)

Education

3.9/5
Bachelor's+36.2%
High School+93.0%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.58
Libraries (County)5

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute17 min
Work From Home7.2%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations7

How Abingdon Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$54,976
Home Value$217,700
Median Rent$794
Poverty Rate9.2%
Bachelor's Degree+36.2%
Unemployment2.3%
Violent Crime170.5 /100K
Avg Temperature54.7°F

Population & Age

Total Population8,332
Population Density1,035 per sq mi
Median Age46.8 years
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

White 91.3% Black 3.6% Hispanic 0.6% Other 4.5%
White91.3%
Black or African American3.6%
Hispanic or Latino0.6%
Asian0.0%
Other Races4.5%

Language

English Only96.4%
Spanish Speakers3.6%
English 96.4% Spanish 3.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability24.1%
Health Insurance93.6%

Income

27% below avg
Median Household Income$54,976
Per Capita Income$52,017
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$932
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$69,296

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.3%
Poverty Rate9.2%
Total Establishments (County)1,578

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation104
Healthcare Facilities152
Retail Stores217
Manufacturing55
Total Establishments1,578

Industry Mix

Restaurants 104 Healthcare 152 Retail 217 Manufacturing 55

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$69,296
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,112

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time17.3 min
Work From Home7.2%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

23% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$217,700
Zillow Home Value Index$277,458

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$239,000
Price Per Sq Ft$153
Homes Sold (month)5
Sale-to-List Ratio90.3%
Price Drops17.7%
Active Inventory34

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied56.2%

Rental Costs

32% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$794

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,137
1 Bedroom$1,181
2 Bedroom$1,369
3 Bedroom$1,787
4 Bedroom$2,126

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,112
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.43%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes10.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure32.8%
Asthma11.2%
COPD7.1%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.2%
Physical Inactivity25.4%
Depression26.6%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.0%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage93.6%
Regular Checkup76.6%
Premature Death Rate11,010 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.2 / 10
Exercise Access62.6%
Healthcare Facilities (County)152
Restaurants (County)104

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime170.5 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape24.4 /100K
Robbery48.7 /100K
Aggravated Assault97.5 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,827.3 /100K
Burglary207.1 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,559.3 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft60.9 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)10
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

35°F Jan 74°F Jul
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Average54.7°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation47.3 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median35.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation2,037 ft (621 m)
Land Area8.1 sq mi (20.8 km²)
Population Density1,035 per sq mi
Latitude36.7067°
Longitude-81.9716°
County FIPS51191

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.4%
D 23%

Republican +53.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.2%
High School+93.0%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.58

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density1,035 per sq mi
Land Area8.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations7
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)7
Public Libraries (County)5

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)10
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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