Gloucester Courthouse, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Gloucester County County

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 $341,408 Zillow
$1,049 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,493 median income, 1.3% 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

Gloucester Courthouse, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,493
18% above
$38,953 per capita
Home Value
$342,000
21% above
Zillow: $341,408
Median Rent
$1,049/mo
10% below
26.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.6%
9% below
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
9% above
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Gloucester Courthouse Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Gloucester Courthouse's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
118%
Home Value
121%
Rent
90%
Poverty
39%
Bachelor's
91%
Unemployment
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gloucester Courthouse a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gloucester Courthouse residents earn a median household income of $88,493 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,953. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,134 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gloucester Courthouse is $342,000 , 21% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $341,408. Median rent is $1,049/month, with 26.1% 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 1997.

Education

30.6% of adults in Gloucester Courthouse hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% below the national average). 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gloucester Courthouse has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,509
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density503/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans12.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,493
Per Capita$38,953
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$1,361M
Avg Weekly Wage$915

Housing

A+
Home Value$342,000
Rent$1,049
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$341,408
Housing Units1,359
Rent Burden26.1%

Health

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,639/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain51.9 in/yr
Elevation56 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.6%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute31 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Gloucester Courthouse was built in 1997.
15.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newport News/Williamsburg International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.389 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.