Gordonsville, VA

Virginia

Gordonsville is a small town in Virginia with a population of 1,527. Residents earn $70,179 per year, which is 7% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,527 Population 1,607/sq mi density
$70,179 Median Income $36,891 per capita
$267,200 Home Value $397,964 Zillow
$949 Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
64 Violent Crime/100K 1,338 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$70,179 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$267,200 home value, $949/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
64 violent crimes/100K (83% below avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,179
7% lower than US avg
Home Value $267,200
5% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 64/100K
83% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.8%
38% lower than US avg
Median Rent $949
18% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.3%
22% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.7%
30% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,527
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density1,607/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 78%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,179
Per Capita$36,891
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$1,620M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$267,200
Rent$949
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$397,964

Crime

F
Violent64/100K
Property1,338/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary319/100K

Health

Obesity39.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.9%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain43.7 in/yr
Elevation476 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+90.3%
School Score5.58

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute31 min
Libraries3

Is Gordonsville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gordonsville 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, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Gordonsville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gordonsville is $70,179, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. 8.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gordonsville is $267,200, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $949 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Gordonsville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 64 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,338 per 100,000, 32% below the national average.

Education

20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Gordonsville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches, including 16.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Gordonsville has a population of 1,527 with a density of 1,607 people per square mile. The median age is 36.9 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (77.9%), with 1.4% Hispanic, 14.9% Black.

Population

1,527
Total Population
1,607
People / sq mi
36.9yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.8%
Female 54.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Gordonsville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.4%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.6%
81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Gordonsville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gordonsville is $70,179, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Gordonsville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,179
7% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,891
Avg Weekly Wage$946
IRS Avg AGI$76,587

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.7%
30% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,030
County GDP$1,620M

Business (County)

Restaurants68
Healthcare44
Retail122
Manufacturing21

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,391
3% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.27%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.4 min
Work from Home6.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Gordonsville is $267,200, 5% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $949 (18% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $397,964.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$267,200
5% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$397,964

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$949
18% below US avg

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-Occupied54.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,391
3% below US avg
Effective Rate1.27%
In Gordonsville, 39.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.9% report depression. 25.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Gordonsville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.3%
22% above US avg
Diabetes11.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure34.8%
Asthma11.4%
COPD6.7%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.1%
Physical Inactivity25.6%
Depression24.9%
Mental Distress19.2%
Physical Distress13.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.0%
Checkup Rate78.3%
Premature Death10,006/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access57.9%
Healthcare Facilities44
Gordonsville has a violent crime rate of 64 per 100,000 residents, 83% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,338 per 100,000 (32% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent63.7/100K
83% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape63.7/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,338.4/100K
32% below US avg
Burglary318.7/100K
Theft1,019.8/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Gordonsville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.7 inches
15% above US avg
Snowfall16.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation476 ft (145 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density1,607/sq mi
Coordinates38.1356°N, 78.1874°W
County FIPS51137
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 24.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.9%
D 37.2%

Winner: Republican by 24.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.8%
38% below US avg
High School+90.3%
School Test Score5.58
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,607/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities44
Restaurants68
Retail Stores122

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.4 min
Work from Home6.2%

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