Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Gate City is a small town in Virginia with a population of 1,939. Residents earn $37,188 per year, which is 51% below the national average.
Based on current data, Gate City receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Gate City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Gate City is $37,188, 51% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. 10.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Gate City is $158,400, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $600 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Gate City is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 50 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,210 per 100,000, near the national average.
32.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Gate City enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches, including 5.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 99.4% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $37,188 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,629 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $865 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,968 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.8% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 407 |
| County GDP | $610M |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Healthcare | 36 |
| Retail | 60 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,943 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.86% |
| Commute Time | 22.0 min |
| Work from Home | 6.6% |
| Census Median | $158,400 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $170,638 |
| Census Median Rent | $600 |
| 48% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,943 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.86% |
| Obesity | 36.7% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% |
| Depression | 28.4% |
| Mental Distress | 19.5% |
| Physical Distress | 14.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.2% |
| Premature Death | 11,806/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 50.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 36 |
| Total Violent | 50.2/100K |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 50.2/100K |
| Total Property | 2,209.9/100K |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 251.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,858.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 100.5/100K |
| Arson | 100.5/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.0 inches |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 5.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,667 ft (508 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 487/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6461°N, 82.5784°W |
| County FIPS | 51169 |
Winner: Republican by 70.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.0% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 487/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 36 |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Retail Stores | 60 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 22.0 min |
| Work from Home | 6.6% |