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Appalachia, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Norton city County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,612
Population
469/sq mi density
$38,942
Median Income
$18,944 per capita
$65,500
Home Value
$49,483 Zillow
$665
Median Rent
23.4% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
389
Violent Crime/100K
3,109 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$38,942 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,500 home value, $665/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
389 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$65,500
77% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$665/mo
43% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
60.3%
8% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
824
Median year built: 1961
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$65,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$49,483
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
60.3%
Owner-Occupied
39.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,137/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,181/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,369/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,787/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,126/mo
Census median rent:
$665/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
23.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
25% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1961
Average age of housing stock: 65 years
Homeownership Rate
60.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $65,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $49,483 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $665 |
| FMR Studio | $1,137 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,181 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,369 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,787 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,126 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 60.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 39.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 824 |
| Median Year Built | 1961 |
| Rent Burden | 23.4% |