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Fieldale, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Martinsville city County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
797 Population 514/sq mi density
$43,450 Median Income $19,923 per capita
$65,000 Home Value $108,911 Zillow
$782 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
356 Violent Crime/100K 2,797 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$43,450 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, $782/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
356 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Fieldale, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,450
42% below
$19,923 per capita
Home Value
$65,000
77% below
Zillow: $108,911
Median Rent
$782/mo
33% below
15.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
356/100K
6% below
2,797/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
79% below
83.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
25.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.4%
35% above
22.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Fieldale Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
23%
Rent
67%
Poverty
206%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fieldale a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fieldale residents earn a median household income of $43,450 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,923. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 959 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fieldale is $65,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,911. Median rent is $782/month, with 15.0% 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 1946.

Safety & Crime

Fieldale reports 356 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,797/100K.

Education

7.2% of adults in Fieldale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fieldale has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population797
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density514/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$43,450
Per Capita$19,923
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty25.5%
Avg Weekly Wage$836

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,000
Rent$782
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$108,911
Housing Units497
Rent Burden15.0%

Crime

F
Violent356/100K
Property2,797/100K

Health

Obesity43.4%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking22.9%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death19,661/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation773 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+83.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute19 min
Broadband72.5%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Fieldale was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Danville Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.514 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.