Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Draper is a small town in Virginia with a population of 458. Residents earn $82,835 per year, which is 10% above the national average.
Based on current data, Draper receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Draper offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Draper is $82,835, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 63 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Draper is $159,100, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $924 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
7.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Draper experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches, including 15.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $82,835 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,812 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,014 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,058 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.6% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 882 |
| County GDP | $1,891M |
| Restaurants | 75 |
| Healthcare | 69 |
| Retail | 105 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,025 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.90% |
| Commute Time | 62.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 61.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $159,100 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $231,288 |
| Census Median Rent | $924 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 12.7% |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Homeownership | 38.1% |
| Owner-Occupied | 38.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,025 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.90% |
| Obesity | 33.9% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% |
| Depression | 25.1% |
| Mental Distress | 18.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 11,044/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 69 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.0 inches |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 15.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,007 ft (612 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 212/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0002°N, 80.7325°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County FIPS | 51155 |
Winner: Republican by 44.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.4% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 212/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 34.3% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 69 |
| Restaurants | 75 |
| Retail Stores | 105 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 62.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 61.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |