At a Glance
Median Income
$56,143
$28,595 per capita
Home Value
$165,000
Zillow: $254,799
Median Rent
$745/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
83.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.2%
18.0% smoking rate
How Dillwyn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dillwyn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dillwyn a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dillwyn residents earn a median household income of $56,143 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,595. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 500 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dillwyn is $165,000 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,799. Median rent is $745/month, with 26.1% 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 1972.
Education
18.8% of adults in Dillwyn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dillwyn has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population549
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density858/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$56,143
Per Capita$28,595
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$698M
Avg Weekly Wage$958
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,000
Rent$745
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$254,799
Housing Units254
Rent Burden26.1%
Health
Obesity44.2%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,285/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
Elevation584 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+83.5%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute32 min
Broadband67.0%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Dillwyn was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.