Median Income
$69,881
7% lower than US avg
Home Value
$272,500
3% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
34.0%
1% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
2.5%
80% lower than US avg
How Basye Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,416
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density163/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,881
Per Capita$41,436
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$2,270M
Commute25 min
Housing
A
Home Value$272,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$329,809
Health
Obesity34.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,699 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.0%
High School+98.6%
School Score5.58
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute25 min
Libraries6
Is Basye a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Basye receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Basye stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Basye is $69,881, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Basye is $272,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
Educational attainment is solid, with 34.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Climate & Weather
Basye experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Basye has a population of 1,416 with a density of 163 people per square mile. The median age is 47.7 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.7%), with 1.9% Hispanic.
Population
47.7yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
The median household income in Basye is $69,881, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $69,881 |
| 7% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $41,436 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $961 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,092 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 2.5% |
| 80% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 1,152 |
| County GDP | $2,270M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 101 |
| Healthcare | 75 |
| Retail | 134 |
| Manufacturing | 40 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,985 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.10% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 25.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.8% |
The median home value in Basye is $272,500, 3% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $329,809.
Home Values
| Census Median | $272,500 |
| 3% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $329,809 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,985 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 1.10% |
In Basye, 34.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.6% report depression. 24.1% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Basye vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 34.5% |
| 7% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% |
| Depression | 25.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 91.5% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 76.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,072/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 75 |
Crime Rates: Basye vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
Safety Score
Basye has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,699 ft (518 m) |
| Area | 8.7 sq mi (22.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 163/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8094°N, 78.7695°W |
| County FIPS | 51171 |