Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Motley is a small town in Virginia with a population of 743. Residents earn $45,833 per year, which is 39% below the national average.
Based on current data, Motley receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Motley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Motley is $45,833, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. 8.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Motley is $120,700, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $822 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
4.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Motley enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches, including 11.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,833 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,372 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,108 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,526 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,798 |
| Restaurants | 77 |
| Healthcare | 93 |
| Retail | 190 |
| Manufacturing | 58 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,022 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.68% |
| Commute Time | 29.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.1% |
| Census Median | $120,700 |
| 57% below US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $77 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.3% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $822 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 23.8% |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,022 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.68% |
| Obesity | 45.3% |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.2% |
| Heart Disease | 7.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.6% |
| Asthma | 13.0% |
| COPD | 10.6% |
| Stroke | 4.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.0% |
| Depression | 27.3% |
| Mental Distress | 22.8% |
| Physical Distress | 18.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,566/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 49.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 93 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.8 inches |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 810 ft (247 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 188/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0658°N, 79.3500°W |
| County FIPS | 51031 |
Winner: Republican by 48.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 4.6% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 79.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 188/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 73.6% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 93 |
| Restaurants | 77 |
| Retail Stores | 190 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 29.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.1% |