Buchanan, VA

Virginia · Metropolitan · City

3.8 Good / 5.0
1,271 Population
$52,474 Median Income
$201,900 Home Value
$929 Median Rent
57°F Avg Temperature
43.7 yrs Median Age
31.7% Bachelor's Degree+
3.8
Overall
3.4
Economy
4.5
Affordability
3.5
Education

People

Population1,271
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density586/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 93.8%

Economy

3.4/5
Median Income$52,474
Per Capita Income$29,588
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty Rate14.3%
County GDP$1,882M

Housing

4.5/5
Home Value (Census)$201,900
Zillow Value$208,353
Median Rent$929
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$914

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes10.1%
Depression27.0%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Jan / Jul36° / 77°
Rain44 in/yr
Snow11 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 35 (Good)

Education

3.5/5
Bachelor's+31.7%
High School+92.2%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.20
Libraries (County)4

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute33 min
Work From Home4.9%
BroadbandN/A

How Buchanan Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$52,474
Home Value$201,900
Median Rent$929
Poverty Rate14.3%
Bachelor's Degree+31.7%
Unemployment3.5%
Avg Temperature56.5°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,271
Population Density586 per sq mi
Median Age43.7 years
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Male 47.3%
Female 52.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 93.8% Black 3.9% Hispanic 0.6% Other 1.7%
White93.8%
Black or African American3.9%
Hispanic or Latino0.6%
Asian0.0%
Other Races1.7%

Language

English Only99.2%
Spanish Speakers0.8%
English 99.2% Spanish 0.8%

Social Characteristics

Disability17.3%
Health Insurance95.8%

Income

30% below avg
Median Household Income$52,474
Per Capita Income$29,588
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,122
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$84,483

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.5%
Poverty Rate14.3%
Total Establishments (County)982
County GDP$1,882M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation55
Healthcare Facilities70
Retail Stores79
Manufacturing28
Total Establishments982

Industry Mix

Restaurants 55 Healthcare 70 Retail 79 Manufacturing 28

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$84,483
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,328

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time33.0 min
Work From Home4.9%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

28% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$201,900
Zillow Home Value Index$208,353

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied76.7%

Rental Costs

20% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$929

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$792
1 Bedroom$834
2 Bedroom$914
3 Bedroom$1,271
4 Bedroom$1,494

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,328
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.65%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure32.5%
Asthma11.1%
COPD6.7%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.3%
Physical Inactivity23.9%
Depression27.0%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.3%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.5%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage95.8%
Regular Checkup76.5%
Premature Death Rate7,861 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.2 / 10
Exercise Access69.7%
Healthcare Facilities (County)70
Restaurants (County)55

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)8

Temperature

36°F Jan 77°F Jul
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Average56.5°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation43.6 in
Annual Snowfall11.4 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median35.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation830 ft (253 m)
Land Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density586 per sq mi
Latitude37.5209°
Longitude-79.6911°
County FIPS51023

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.2%
D 27%

Republican +45.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.7%
High School+92.2%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.20

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density586 per sq mi
Land Area2.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)4

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)8

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