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Emporia, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Emporia city County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
5,633
Population
850/sq mi density
$49,375
Median Income
$25,570 per capita
$131,100
Home Value
$152,678 Zillow
$1,060
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
240
Violent Crime/100K
3,900 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$49,375 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,100 home value, $1,060/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
240 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$131,100
53% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,060/mo
9% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
38.4%
41% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,810
Median year built: 1963
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$131,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$152,678
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
38.4%
Owner-Occupied
61.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$764/mo
1 Bedroom
$769/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,001/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,392/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,679/mo
Census median rent:
$1,060/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1963
Average age of housing stock: 63 years
Homeownership Rate
38.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $131,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $152,678 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,060 |
| FMR Studio | $764 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $769 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,001 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,392 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,679 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 38.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 61.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 38.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,810 |
| Median Year Built | 1963 |
| Rent Burden | 28.4% |