Central Garage, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · King William County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,364 Population 283/sq mi density
$74,911 Median Income $39,835 per capita
$277,300 Home Value $340,290 Zillow
$1,173 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$74,911 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$277,300 home value, $1,173/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Central Garage, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,911
0% below
$39,835 per capita
Home Value
$277,300
2% below
Zillow: $340,290
Median Rent
$1,173/mo
1% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
42% below
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Central Garage Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
100%
Home Value
98%
Rent
101%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
144%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Central Garage a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Central Garage residents earn a median household income of $74,911 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,835. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 492 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Central Garage is $277,300 , 2% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $340,290. Median rent is $1,173/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 1996.

Education

19.4% of adults in Central Garage hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Central Garage has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,364
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density283/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans11.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$74,911
Per Capita$39,835
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$850M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,136

Housing

A+
Home Value$277,300
Rent$1,173
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$340,290
Housing Units508
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,662/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
Elevation135 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+15.2%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute37 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Central Garage was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.376 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.