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Fincastle, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Botetourt County County
Fincastle, VA
At a Glance
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)
Is Fincastle a Good Place to Live?
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 0.6% (83% 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 $312,051. 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.
Safety & Crime
Fincastle reports 453 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,630/100K.
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 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.