Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Ivy is a small town in Virginia with a population of 744. Residents earn $184,425 per year, which is 145% above the national average.
Based on current data, Ivy receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Ivy stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Ivy is $184,425, which is significantly higher than the national average — 145% above $75,149. This places Ivy among higher-income communities. At 14.6%, unemployment is notably high. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Ivy is $630,000, making it a premium housing market at 123% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Ivy is a highly educated community — 96.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Ivy experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches, including 10.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 95.3% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.7% |
| 65% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $184,425 |
| 145% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $114,808 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,401 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $146,253 |
| Unemployment | 14.6% |
| 306% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,185 |
| Restaurants | 219 |
| Healthcare | 408 |
| Retail | 320 |
| Manufacturing | 84 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,595 |
| 117% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.21% |
| Commute Time | 31.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 18.0% |
| Census Median | $630,000 |
| 123% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,595 |
| 117% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.21% |
| Obesity | 25.6% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.9% |
| Heart Disease | 3.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.5% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 3.2% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 13.3% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Mental Distress | 13.2% |
| Physical Distress | 8.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.5% |
| Premature Death | 5,378/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 408 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.8 inches |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 10.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 657 ft (200 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 315/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0636°N, 78.5993°W |
| County FIPS | 51003 |
Winner: Democrat by 34.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 96.4% |
| 186% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 315/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 100.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 408 |
| Restaurants | 219 |
| Retail Stores | 320 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Avg Commute | 31.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 18.0% |