At a Glance
Median Income
$71,589
$35,999 per capita
Home Value
$286,500
Zillow: $350,751
Median Rent
$1,053/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.9%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
14.3% smoking rate
How Gloucester Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gloucester Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gloucester Point a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gloucester Point residents earn a median household income of $71,589 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,999. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,733 business establishments, including 173 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gloucester Point is $286,500 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $350,751. Median rent is $1,053/month, with 28.4% 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 1981.
Education
24.9% of adults in Gloucester Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gloucester Point 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 totals 45.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population11,159
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density1,187/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,589
Per Capita$35,999
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty5.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,026
Housing
A
Home Value$286,500
Rent$1,053
Ownership68.8%
Zillow$350,751
Housing Units4,820
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,166/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain45.1 in/yr
Elevation21 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.9%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute36 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed166 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Gloucester Point was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Newport News/Williamsburg International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.385 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 166 Mbps.
There are 173 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.