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Narrows, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Giles County County
Narrows, VA
At a Glance
How Narrows Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Narrows's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Narrows a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Narrows residents earn a median household income of $61,894 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,916. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 445 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Narrows is $110,000 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,933. Median rent is $869/month, with 14.8% 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 1948.
Safety & Crime
Narrows reports 51 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,279/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.7% of adults in Narrows hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Narrows has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.