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Dooms, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Waynesboro city County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,360 Population 338/sq mi density
$59,196 Median Income $34,697 per capita
$242,900 Home Value $308,547 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
155 Violent Crime/100K 3,072 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,196 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$242,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
155 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Dooms, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,196
21% below
$34,697 per capita
Home Value
$242,900
14% below
Zillow: $308,547
Violent Crime
155/100K
59% below
3,072/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
64% below
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Dooms Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
79%
Home Value
86%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
41%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dooms 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

Dooms residents earn a median household income of $59,196 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,697. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 776 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dooms is $242,900 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $308,547. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Safety & Crime

Dooms reports 155 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,072/100K.

Education

12.1% of adults in Dooms hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dooms has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population1,360
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density338/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,196
Per Capita$34,697
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$943

Housing

A
Home Value$242,900
Rent
Ownership83.0%
Zillow$308,547
Housing Units499
Rent Burden32.0%

Crime

F
Violent155/100K
Property3,072/100K

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death11,090/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,297 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute29 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Dooms was built in 1984.
23.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.