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Atlantic, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Accomack County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
436 Population 74/sq mi density
$244,300 Home Value $256,166 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
103 Violent Crime/100K 1,401 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
103 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Atlantic, VA

At a Glance

Home Value
$244,300
13% below
Zillow: $256,166
Violent Crime
103/100K
73% below
1,401/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
36% below
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
34% above
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Atlantic Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
87%
Poverty
83%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
175%
Crime
27%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Atlantic a Good Place to Live?

D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Atlantic is $244,300 , 13% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,166. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Safety & Crime

Atlantic reports 103 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,401/100K.

Education

21.5% of adults in Atlantic hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Atlantic 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

Population436
Median Age62.0 yrs
Density74/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.3%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$54,864
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$2,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012

Housing

Home Value$244,300
Rent
Ownership97.0%
Zillow$256,166
Housing Units196
Rent Burden28.7%

Crime

F
Violent103/100K
Property1,401/100K

Health

Obesity43.1%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death12,239/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation38 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute28 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Atlantic was built in 1962.
34.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.5% 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.