At a Glance
Median Income
$69,881
$41,436 per capita
Home Value
$272,500
Zillow: $329,809
Violent Crime
49/100K
1,039/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.0%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Basye Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Basye's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Basye a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Basye residents earn a median household income of $69,881 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,436. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,152 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Basye is $272,500 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $329,809. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Basye reports 49 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,039/100K.
Education
34.0% of adults in Basye hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Basye has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population1,416
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density163/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,881
Per Capita$41,436
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$2,270M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A
Home Value$272,500
Rent
Ownership83.9%
Zillow$329,809
Housing Units1,476
Rent Burden48.8%
Crime
F
Violent49/100K
Property1,039/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,072/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,699 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.0%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Basye was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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