Kenbridge, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Lunenburg County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,348 Population 584/sq mi density
$57,941 Median Income $22,145 per capita
$144,700 Home Value $141,286 Zillow
$974 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
269 Violent Crime/100K 627 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$57,941 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,700 home value, $974/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
269 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Kenbridge, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,941
23% below
$22,145 per capita
Home Value
$144,700
49% below
Zillow: $141,286
Median Rent
$974/mo
16% below
25.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
269/100K
29% below
627/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%
34% below
81.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
94% below
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.4%
41% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Kenbridge Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
51%
Rent
84%
Poverty
92%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
6%
Crime
71%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kenbridge a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kenbridge residents earn a median household income of $57,941 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,145. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 356 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kenbridge is $144,700 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,286. Median rent is $974/month, with 25.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Safety & Crime

Kenbridge reports 269 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 627/100K.

Education

22.3% of adults in Kenbridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 81.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kenbridge has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,348
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density584/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born16.3%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,941
Per Capita$22,145
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$341M
Avg Weekly Wage$917

Housing

A+
Home Value$144,700
Rent$974
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$141,286
Housing Units561
Rent Burden25.5%

Crime

F
Violent269/100K
Property627/100K

Health

Obesity45.4%
Diabetes14.3%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,616/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain46.8 in/yr
Elevation472 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.3%
High School+81.4%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute22 min
Broadband56.4%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Kenbridge was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Halifax/Northampton Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
16.3% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.