At a Glance
Median Income
$86,282
$38,667 per capita
Home Value
$276,900
Zillow: $301,952
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
13.1% smoking rate
How Laymantown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Laymantown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Laymantown a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Laymantown residents earn a median household income of $86,282 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,667. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,548 business establishments, including 302 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Laymantown is $276,900 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,952. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
32.9% of adults in Laymantown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laymantown has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population1,843
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density631/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born9.3%
Veterans14.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,282
Per Capita$38,667
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$10,061M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206
Housing
A+
Home Value$276,900
Rent
Ownership97.2%
Zillow$301,952
Housing Units681
Rent Burden29.3%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death15,725/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain42.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,332 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute21 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Laymantown was built in 1977.
18.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 302 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.