Virginia
Grundy is a small town in Virginia with a population of 782. Residents earn $42,417 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Grundy receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Grundy offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Grundy is $42,417, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Grundy is $187,000, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $740 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Grundy is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 99 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,292 per 100,000, 34% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Grundy experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches, including 16.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 94.3% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.7% |
| 57% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,417 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,366 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,201 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,310 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 555 |
| County GDP | $1,397M |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Healthcare | 36 |
| Retail | 60 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,200 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.18% |
| Commute Time | 16.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |
| Census Median | $187,000 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $75,962 |
| Census Median Rent | $740 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 21.7% |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,200 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.18% |
| Obesity | 39.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.7% |
| Heart Disease | 7.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.8% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| COPD | 10.8% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.0% |
| Depression | 30.1% |
| Mental Distress | 22.6% |
| Physical Distress | 17.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.0% |
| Premature Death | 16,804/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 27.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 36 |
| Total Violent | 99.4/100K |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 99.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,292.3/100K |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,292.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.9 inches |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,054 ft (626 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 157/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2672°N, 82.0946°W |
| County FIPS | 51027 |
Winner: Republican by 70.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.0% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 157/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 92.4% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 36 |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Retail Stores | 60 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 16.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |