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Ivanhoe, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Galax city County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
711 Population 265/sq mi density
$37,313 Median Income $11,855 per capita
$87,700 Home Value $133,989 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
97 Violent Crime/100K 2,634 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$37,313 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
97 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Ivanhoe, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,313
50% below
$11,855 per capita
Home Value
$87,700
69% below
Zillow: $133,989
Violent Crime
97/100K
74% below
2,634/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.8%
89% below
84.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
23.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
19.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Ivanhoe Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
50%
Home Value
31%
Poverty
193%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
78%
Crime
26%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ivanhoe a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ivanhoe residents earn a median household income of $37,313 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $11,855. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 400 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ivanhoe is $87,700 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,989. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Safety & Crime

Ivanhoe reports 97 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,634/100K.

Education

3.8% of adults in Ivanhoe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 84.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ivanhoe has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population711
Median Age26.1 yrs
Density265/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$37,313
Per Capita$11,855
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty23.9%
Avg Weekly Wage$801

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,700
Rent
Ownership93.1%
Zillow$133,989
Housing Units196
Rent Burden25.3%

Crime

F
Violent97/100K
Property2,634/100K

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death19,228/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation2,089 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.8%
High School+84.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute30 min
Broadband54.9%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Ivanhoe was built in 1968.
27.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.