Virginia
Captains Cove is a small town in Virginia with a population of 1,676. Residents earn $97,880 per year, which is 30% above the national average.
Based on current data, Captains Cove receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Captains Cove stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Captains Cove is $97,880, 30% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Captains Cove is $230,000, 18% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Captains Cove enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches, including 8.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 96.3% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.7% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $97,880 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,412 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,012 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,546 |
| Unemployment | 5.0% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,264 |
| County GDP | $2,039M |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Healthcare | 56 |
| Retail | 146 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,826 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.23% |
| Commute Time | 28.8 min |
| Work from Home | 20.9% |
| Census Median | $230,000 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 95.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,826 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.23% |
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.4% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.9% |
| Premature Death | 12,239/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 41.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 56 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 57.8°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.3 inches |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 8.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 568/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9963°N, 75.4259°W |
| County FIPS | 51001 |
Winner: Republican by 13.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.5% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 568/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 56 |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Retail Stores | 146 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 28.8 min |
| Work from Home | 20.9% |