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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 97.4% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,179 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,891 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $946 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,587 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,030 |
| County GDP | $1,620M |
| Restaurants | 68 |
| Healthcare | 44 |
| Retail | 122 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,391 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.27% |
| Commute Time | 31.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |
| Census Median | $267,200 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $397,964 |
| Census Median Rent | $949 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,391 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.27% |
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.8% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Mental Distress | 19.2% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.3% |
| Premature Death | 10,006/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 57.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 44 |
| Total Violent | 63.7/100K |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 63.7/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,338.4/100K |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 318.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,019.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.7 inches |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 476 ft (145 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,607/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1356°N, 78.1874°W |
| County FIPS | 51137 |
Winner: Republican by 24.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.8% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,607/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 44 |
| Restaurants | 68 |
| Retail Stores | 122 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 31.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |