Virginia
New Market is a small town in Virginia with a population of 2,159. Residents earn $47,967 per year, which is 36% below the national average.
Based on current data, New Market receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. New Market has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in New Market is $47,967, 36% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in New Market is $247,400, 12% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $745 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
New Market is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 46 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,369 per 100,000, 30% below the national average.
20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
New Market experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches, including 21.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 94.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.2% |
| 61% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,967 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,290 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $830 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,561 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 613 |
| County GDP | $892M |
| Restaurants | 55 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 67 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,844 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.15% |
| Commute Time | 23.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |
| Census Median | $247,400 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $327,122 |
| Census Median Rent | $745 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 41.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,844 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.15% |
| Obesity | 36.6% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.8% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.7% |
| Depression | 24.7% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 14.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.2% |
| Premature Death | 11,041/100K |
| Exercise Access | 63.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Total Violent | 45.6/100K |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 45.6/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,368.6/100K |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,277.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 91.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.2 inches |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,069/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6452°N, 78.6711°W |
| County FIPS | 51139 |
Winner: Republican by 54.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.2% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,069/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Restaurants | 55 |
| Retail Stores | 67 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 23.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |