Gloucester Courthouse, VA

Virginia · Metropolitan Area

Gloucester Courthouse is a small town in Virginia with a population of 3,509. Residents earn $88,493 per year, which is 18% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
3,509 Population 503/sq mi density
$88,493 Median Income $38,953 per capita
$342,000 Home Value
$1,049 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,493 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$342,000 home value, $1,049/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $88,493
18% higher than US avg
Home Value $342,000
21% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.6%
9% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,049
10% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.1%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.8%
61% lower than US avg

How Gloucester Courthouse Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,509
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density503/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans12.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,493
Per Capita$38,953
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$1,361M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$342,000
Rent$1,049
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden26.1%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.6%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain51.2 in/yr
Elevation56 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.6%
High School+94.7%
School Score5.58

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute31 min
Broadband90.9%
Libraries3

Is Gloucester Courthouse a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gloucester Courthouse receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Gloucester Courthouse stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gloucester Courthouse is $88,493, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gloucester Courthouse is $342,000, 21% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,049 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

30.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Gloucester Courthouse enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Gloucester Courthouse has a population of 3,509 with a density of 503 people per square mile. The median age is 43.5 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.9%), with 1.1% Hispanic, 4.7% Black.

Population

3,509
Total Population
503
People / sq mi
43.5yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
7.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.2%
Female 52.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Gloucester Courthouse vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.0%
24% above US avg
Spanish3.0%
78% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Gloucester Courthouse vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gloucester Courthouse is $88,493, which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Gloucester Courthouse vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$88,493
18% above US avg
Per Capita Income$38,953
Avg Weekly Wage$915
IRS Avg AGI$75,638

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.8%
61% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,134
County GDP$1,361M

Business (County)

Restaurants73
Healthcare75
Retail140
Manufacturing17

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,300
6% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.96%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.5 min
Drive Alone81.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Gloucester Courthouse is $342,000, 21% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,049 (10% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$342,000
21% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$213
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio100.6%
Price Drops16.7%
Inventory6

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,049
10% below US avg
Rent Burden26.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,137
1 Bedroom$1,181
2 Bedrooms$1,369
3 Bedrooms$1,787
4 Bedrooms$2,126

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,300
6% below US avg
Effective Rate0.96%
In Gloucester Courthouse, 35.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.6% report depression. 21.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Gloucester Courthouse vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.1%
9% above US avg
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure31.7%
Asthma10.8%
COPD5.6%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.0%
Physical Inactivity21.3%
Depression25.6%
Mental Distress17.8%
Physical Distress12.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.2%
Checkup Rate77.0%
Premature Death8,639/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access74.7%
Healthcare Facilities75

Crime Rates: Gloucester Courthouse vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Safety Score

Gloucester Courthouse has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.2 inches
35% above US avg
Snowfall4.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area7.0 sq mi (18.1 km²)
Population Density503/sq mi
Coordinates37.4035°N, 76.5235°W
County FIPS51073
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 30.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 38.4-point margin. 90.9% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.8%
D 30.4%

Winner: Republican by 38.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.6%
9% below US avg
High School+94.7%
School Test Score5.58
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density503/sq mi
Total Area7.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.9%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities75
Restaurants73
Retail Stores140

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.5 min
Drive Alone81.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.6%

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