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Kilmarnock, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Lancaster County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
1,361 Population 399/sq mi density
$31,696 Median Income $26,045 per capita
$257,700 Home Value $350,712 Zillow
$582 Median Rent 36.1% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
71 Violent Crime/100K 1,489 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$31,696 median income, 4.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$257,700 home value, $582/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
71 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Kilmarnock, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$31,696
58% below
$26,045 per capita
Home Value
$257,700
9% below
Zillow: $350,712
Median Rent
$582/mo
50% below
36.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
71/100K
81% below
1,489/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
36% below
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
34.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
299 sunny days/yr

How Kilmarnock Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
42%
Home Value
91%
Rent
50%
Poverty
280%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
119%
Crime
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kilmarnock a Good Place to Live?

C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kilmarnock residents earn a median household income of $31,696 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,045. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 543 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kilmarnock is $257,700 , 9% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $350,712. Median rent is $582/month, with 36.1% 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 1982.

Safety & Crime

Kilmarnock reports 71 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,489/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

21.4% of adults in Kilmarnock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kilmarnock has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population1,361
Median Age54.7 yrs
Density399/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$31,696
Per Capita$26,045
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty34.7%
County GDP$679M
Avg Weekly Wage$991

Housing

C
Home Value$257,700
Rent$582
Ownership49.9%
Zillow$350,712
Housing Units750
Rent Burden36.1%

Crime

F
Violent71/100K
Property1,489/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault71/100K
Burglary71/100K

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,856/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain51.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation86 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute13 min
Broadband71.2%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Kilmarnock was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Newport News/Williamsburg International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.509 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.