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Chilhowie, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Smyth County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
2,462
Population
973/sq mi density
$53,250
Median Income
$27,545 per capita
$158,600
Home Value
$186,955 Zillow
$799
Median Rent
25.4% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$53,250 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,600 home value, $799/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$158,600
44% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$799/mo
31% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
60.8%
7% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
945
Median year built: 1971
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$158,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$186,955
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
60.8%
Owner-Occupied
39.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,137/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,181/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,369/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,787/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,126/mo
Census median rent:
$799/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
25.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
18% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
60.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $158,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $186,955 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $799 |
| FMR Studio | $1,137 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,181 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,369 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,787 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,126 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 60.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 39.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 945 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 25.4% |