At a Glance
Median Income
$63,750
$31,063 per capita
Home Value
$276,200
Zillow: $329,451
Median Rent
$873/mo
21.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.1%
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
13.6% smoking rate
How Fincastle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fincastle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fincastle a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fincastle residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,063. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 982 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fincastle is $276,200 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $329,451. Median rent is $873/month, with 21.8% 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 1938.
Education
34.1% of adults in Fincastle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fincastle has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population636
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density310/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$31,063
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$1,882M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,122
Housing
A
Home Value$276,200
Rent$873
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$329,451
Housing Units319
Rent Burden21.8%
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,861/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain42.8 in/yr
Elevation1,198 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.1%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+19.1%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute27 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Fincastle was founded in 1772.
The median home in Fincastle was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.