Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Damascus is a small town in Virginia with a population of 766. Residents earn $33,173 per year, which is 56% below the national average.
Based on current data, Damascus receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Damascus has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Damascus is $33,173, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. 10.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Damascus is $186,300, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $713 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Damascus is below the national average at 245 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,822 per 100,000, 44% above the national average.
19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Damascus experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 98.7% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $33,173 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,438 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $932 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,296 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.8% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,578 |
| Restaurants | 104 |
| Healthcare | 152 |
| Retail | 217 |
| Manufacturing | 55 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,112 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.67% |
| Commute Time | 16.3 min |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |
| Census Median | $186,300 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $203,262 |
| Census Median Rent | $713 |
| 39% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 49.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,112 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.67% |
| Obesity | 40.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.1% |
| Depression | 28.3% |
| Mental Distress | 20.7% |
| Physical Distress | 15.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.1% |
| Premature Death | 11,010/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 152 |
| Total Violent | 245.4/100K |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 245.4/100K |
| Total Property | 2,822.1/100K |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 245.4/100K |
| Theft | 2,576.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.3 inches |
| 24% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,934 ft (589 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 958/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6327°N, 81.7894°W |
| County FIPS | 51191 |
Winner: Republican by 53.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.2% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 958/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 152 |
| Restaurants | 104 |
| Retail Stores | 217 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 16.3 min |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |