Dendron, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Surry County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
239 Population 67/sq mi density
$56,696 Median Income $36,767 per capita
$156,300 Home Value $229,506 Zillow
$763 Median Rent 16.3% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$56,696 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,300 home value, $763/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Dendron, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,696
25% below
$36,767 per capita
Home Value
$156,300
45% below
Zillow: $229,506
Median Rent
$763/mo
34% below
16.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
20% below
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Dendron Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
55%
Rent
66%
Poverty
28%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dendron a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dendron residents earn a median household income of $56,696 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,767. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dendron is $156,300 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,506. Median rent is $763/month, with 16.3% 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 1945.

Education

27.0% of adults in Dendron hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dendron has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population239
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density67/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,696
Per Capita$36,767
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$1,485M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,907

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,300
Rent$763
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$229,506
Housing Units158
Rent Burden16.3%

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,578/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain49.7 in/yr
Elevation72 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute40 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Dendron was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Franklin Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 207 Mbps.