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Gate City, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Scott County County
Gate City, VA
At a Glance
How Gate City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gate City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Gate City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Gate City residents earn a median household income of $37,188 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,629. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 407 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gate City is $158,400 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,638. Median rent is $600/month, with 33.1% 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 1968.
Safety & Crime
Gate City reports 215 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,185/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
32.0% of adults in Gate City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gate City has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.