At a Glance
Median Income
$82,835
$30,812 per capita
Home Value
$159,100
Zillow: $249,809
Median Rent
$924/mo
12.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
15.1% smoking rate
How Draper Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Draper's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Draper 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
Draper residents earn a median household income of $82,835 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,812. 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 882 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Draper is $159,100 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,809. Median rent is $924/month, with 12.7% 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 1988.
Education
7.4% of adults in Draper hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Draper has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population458
Median Age55.4 yrs
Density212/mi²
Male / Female73% / 27%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans32.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,835
Per Capita$30,812
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
A+
Home Value$159,100
Rent$924
Ownership38.1%
Zillow$249,809
Housing Units177
Rent Burden12.7%
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,044/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain40.0 in/yr
Elevation2,007 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Broadband34.3%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Draper was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
34.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.