Bowling Green, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Caroline County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,455 Population 909/sq mi density
$69,352 Median Income $33,741 per capita
$307,100 Home Value $363,428 Zillow
$544 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$69,352 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$307,100 home value, $544/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Bowling Green, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,352
8% below
$33,741 per capita
Home Value
$307,100
9% above
Zillow: $363,428
Median Rent
$544/mo
53% below
28.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
535/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
43% below
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.4%
133% above
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Bowling Green Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
92%
Home Value
109%
Rent
47%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
233%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bowling Green a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bowling Green residents earn a median household income of $69,352 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,741. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4% (133% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 754 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bowling Green is $307,100 , 9% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $363,428. Median rent is $544/month, with 28.7% 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 1973.

Safety & Crime

Bowling Green reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 535/100K.

Education

19.1% of adults in Bowling Green hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bowling Green has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population1,455
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density909/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$69,352
Per Capita$33,741
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$1,263M
Avg Weekly Wage$926

Housing

A
Home Value$307,100
Rent$544
Ownership61.2%
Zillow$363,428
Housing Units623
Rent Burden28.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property535/100K

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,347/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain44.8 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation217 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute33 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Bowling Green was founded in 1837.
The median home in Bowling Green was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.