Crewe, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Nottoway County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,795 Population 1,391/sq mi density
$60,214 Median Income $25,890 per capita
$135,800 Home Value $202,708 Zillow
$956 Median Rent 26.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
717 Violent Crime/100K 2,152 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$60,214 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,800 home value, $956/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
717 violent crimes/100K (89% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Crewe, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,214
20% below
$25,890 per capita
Home Value
$135,800
52% below
Zillow: $202,708
Median Rent
$956/mo
18% below
26.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
717/100K
89% above
2,152/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
49% below
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
122% above
16.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
34% above
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

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)

Income
80%
Home Value
48%
Rent
82%
Poverty
134%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
222%
Crime
189%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crewe a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 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 8.0% (122% 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 $202,708. 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 717 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,152/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,795
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density1,391/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$60,214
Per Capita$25,890
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty16.6%
County GDP$701M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013

Housing

A+
Home Value$135,800
Rent$956
Ownership59.7%
Zillow$202,708
Housing Units1,325
Rent Burden26.0%

Crime

F
Violent717/100K
Property2,152/100K

Health

Obesity43.0%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,496/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain45.4 in/yr
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.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.