At a Glance
Median Income
$90,958
$60,974 per capita
Home Value
$323,600
Zillow: $448,133
Violent Crime
155/100K
3,072/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.4%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Afton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Afton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Afton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Afton residents earn a median household income of $90,958 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,974. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 776 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Afton is $323,600 , 15% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $448,133. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Afton reports 155 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,072/100K.
Education
36.4% of adults in Afton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Afton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population243
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density108/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,958
Per Capita$60,974
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$943
Housing
A+
Home Value$323,600
Rent
Ownership59.8%
Zillow$448,133
Housing Units199
Rent Burden32.0%
Crime
F
Violent155/100K
Property3,072/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,090/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,008 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.4%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+15.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute33 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Afton was built in 1974.
25.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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