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Ettrick, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Colonial Heights city County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
5,760 Population 1,953/sq mi density
$54,857 Median Income $21,321 per capita
$184,400 Home Value $291,617 Zillow
$1,223 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
203 Violent Crime/100K 4,897 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$54,857 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$184,400 home value, $1,223/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
203 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
26.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Ettrick, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,857
27% below
$21,321 per capita
Home Value
$184,400
35% below
Zillow: $291,617
Median Rent
$1,223/mo
5% above
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
203/100K
46% below
4,897/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.9%
20% below
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
142% above
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.5%
39% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Ettrick Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
65%
Rent
105%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
242%
Crime
54%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ettrick a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ettrick residents earn a median household income of $54,857 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,321. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 757 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ettrick is $184,400 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,617. Median rent is $1,223/month, with 51.0% 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 1980.

Safety & Crime

Ettrick reports 203 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,897/100K.

Education

26.9% of adults in Ettrick hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ettrick has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population5,760
Median Age24.9 yrs
Density1,953/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$54,857
Per Capita$21,321
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty8.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$834

Housing

A+
Home Value$184,400
Rent$1,223
Ownership72.3%
Zillow$291,617
Housing Units1,700
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent203/100K
Property4,897/100K

Health

Obesity44.5%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death13,353/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation100 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.9%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+12.4%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Ettrick was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.