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Bowling Green, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Caroline County County
Bowling Green, VA
At a Glance
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)
Is Bowling Green a Good Place to Live?
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 4.6% (28% 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 $346,249. 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 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.