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Accomac, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Accomack County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
999 Population 2,437/sq mi density
$43,211 Median Income $15,717 per capita
$240,000 Home Value $205,327 Zillow
$951 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$43,211 median income, 1.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$240,000 home value, $951/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Accomac, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,211
42% below
$15,717 per capita
Home Value
$240,000
15% below
Zillow: $205,327
Median Rent
$951/mo
18% below
32.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,128/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
73% below
68.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
16.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
40% above
25.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Accomac Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Accomac's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
58%
Home Value
85%
Rent
82%
Poverty
133%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Accomac a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Accomac residents earn a median household income of $43,211 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,717. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,264 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Accomac is $240,000 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,327. Median rent is $951/month, with 32.8% 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 1965.

Safety & Crime

Accomac reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,128/100K.

Education

9.2% of adults in Accomac hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 68.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Accomac has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population999
Median Age26.0 yrs
Density2,437/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,211
Per Capita$15,717
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty16.5%
County GDP$2,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012

Housing

B+
Home Value$240,000
Rent$951
Ownership59.3%
Zillow$205,327
Housing Units341
Rent Burden32.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,128/100K

Health

Obesity44.8%
Diabetes17.3%
Smoking25.6%
Heart Disease8.9%
Premature Death12,239/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation39 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+68.9%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute16 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Accomac was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.