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Allison Gap, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Washington County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
544 Population 207/sq mi density
$24,052 Median Income $16,401 per capita
$69,600 Home Value $114,081 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
49 Violent Crime/100K 1,320 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$24,052 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
49 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Allison Gap, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$24,052
68% below
$16,401 per capita
Home Value
$69,600
75% below
Zillow: $114,081
Violent Crime
49/100K
87% below
1,320/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.8%
89% below
60.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
53.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Allison Gap Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
32%
Home Value
25%
Poverty
432%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
147%
Crime
13%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Allison Gap a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Allison Gap residents earn a median household income of $24,052 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,401. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 53.6% 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 Allison Gap is $69,600 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $114,081. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Safety & Crime

Allison Gap reports 49 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,320/100K.

Education

3.8% of adults in Allison Gap hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 60.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Allison Gap has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population544
Median Age54.7 yrs
Density207/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

D
Median Income$24,052
Per Capita$16,401
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty53.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$932

Housing

A+
Home Value$69,600
Rent
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$114,081
Housing Units315
Rent Burden18.1%

Crime

F
Violent49/100K
Property1,320/100K

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death11,010/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation2,207 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.8%
High School+60.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute38 min
Broadband55.7%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Allison Gap was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (75 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.