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Atkins, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Smyth County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,026
Population
166/sq mi density
$46,432
Median Income
$29,547 per capita
$77,700
Home Value
$145,628 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
357
Violent Crime/100K
3,634 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,432 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
357 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$77,700
72% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
70.4%
8% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
572
Median year built: 1975
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$77,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$145,628
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
70.4%
Owner-Occupied
29.6%
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
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1975
Average age of housing stock: 51 years
Homeownership Rate
70.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $77,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $145,628 |
Rent
| 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 | 70.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 572 |
| Median Year Built | 1975 |
| Rent Burden | 30.2% |