At a Glance
Median Income
$41,490
$26,967 per capita
Home Value
$160,300
Zillow: $161,900
Violent Crime
97/100K
2,634/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Bastian Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bastian's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bastian a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bastian residents earn a median household income of $41,490 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,967. 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 152 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bastian is $160,300 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,900. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Bastian reports 97 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,634/100K.
Education
14.5% of adults in Bastian hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bastian has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population417
Median Age62.2 yrs
Density353/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$41,490
Per Capita$26,967
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$283M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,300
Rent
Ownership56.3%
Zillow$161,900
Housing Units207
Rent Burden21.2%
Crime
F
Violent97/100K
Property2,634/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,532/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain43.3 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation2,180 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Broadband61.6%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Bastian was built in 1957.
37.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.377 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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