Capron, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Southampton County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
151 Population 888/sq mi density
$54,219 Median Income $35,131 per capita
$160,900 Home Value $235,766 Zillow
$1,650 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$54,219 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,900 home value, $1,650/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Capron, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,219
28% below
$35,131 per capita
Home Value
$160,900
43% below
Zillow: $235,766
Median Rent
$1,650/mo
42% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
48% below
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Capron Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
57%
Rent
142%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Capron a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Capron residents earn a median household income of $54,219 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,131. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 346 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Capron is $160,900 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,766. Median rent is $1,650/month, with 51.0% 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 1938.

Education

17.6% of adults in Capron hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Capron has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population151
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density888/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,219
Per Capita$35,131
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.1%
Avg Weekly Wage$942

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,900
Rent$1,650
Ownership74.6%
Zillow$235,766
Housing Units69
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,093/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain49.7 in/yr
Elevation114 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute32 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Capron was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Franklin Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.