At a Glance
Median Income
$60,214
$25,890 per capita
Home Value
$135,800
Zillow: $193,491
Median Rent
$956/mo
26.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
419/100K
2,002/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
16.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Crewe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Crewe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Crewe a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Crewe residents earn a median household income of $60,214 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,890. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 476 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Crewe is $135,800 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,491. Median rent is $956/month, with 26.0% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
Crewe reports 419 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 10% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,002/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.2% of adults in Crewe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Crewe has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population2,795
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density1,391/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,214
Per Capita$25,890
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty16.6%
County GDP$701M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013
Housing
A+
Home Value$135,800
Rent$956
Ownership59.7%
Zillow$193,491
Housing Units1,325
Rent Burden26.0%
Crime
F
Violent419/100K
Property2,002/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault326/100K
Burglary512/100K
Health
Obesity43.0%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,496/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation459 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute23 min
Broadband77.6%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Crewe was founded in 1888.
The median home in Crewe was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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