At a Glance
Median Income
$54,976
$52,017 per capita
Home Value
$217,700
Zillow: $287,605
Median Rent
$794/mo
23.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
144/100K
1,576/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.2%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
15.7% 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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Abingdon residents earn a median household income of $54,976 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,017. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,578 business establishments, including 104 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Abingdon is $217,700 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,605. Median rent is $794/month, with 23.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Abingdon reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,576/100K.
Education
36.2% of adults in Abingdon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Abingdon has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population8,332
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density1,035/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,976
Per Capita$52,017
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty9.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$932
Housing
A
Home Value$217,700
Rent$794
Ownership56.2%
Zillow$287,605
Housing Units4,523
Rent Burden23.9%
Crime
F
Violent144/100K
Property1,576/100K
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,010/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.3 in/yr
Elevation2,037 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.2%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+13.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute17 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Abingdon was founded in 1776.
The median home in Abingdon was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.
There are 104 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.