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Bloxom, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Accomack County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
459 Population 1,391/sq mi density
$62,188 Median Income $26,282 per capita
$127,900 Home Value $192,378 Zillow
$867 Median Rent 20.4% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,188 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,900 home value, $867/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Bloxom, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,188
17% below
$26,282 per capita
Home Value
$127,900
55% below
Zillow: $192,378
Median Rent
$867/mo
25% below
20.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,128/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
69% below
81.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Bloxom Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
83%
Home Value
45%
Rent
75%
Poverty
21%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bloxom 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

Bloxom residents earn a median household income of $62,188 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,282. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,264 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bloxom is $127,900 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,378. Median rent is $867/month, with 20.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Safety & Crime

Bloxom reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,128/100K.

Education

10.6% of adults in Bloxom hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 81.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bloxom 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

Population459
Median Age29.6 yrs
Density1,391/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,188
Per Capita$26,282
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$2,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012

Housing

A+
Home Value$127,900
Rent$867
Ownership56.3%
Zillow$192,378
Housing Units198
Rent Burden20.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,128/100K

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death12,239/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation22 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+81.5%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute20 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Bloxom was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.6% 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.