North Garden, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Nelson County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
405 Population 143/sq mi density
$129,583 Median Income $58,416 per capita
$560,500 Home Value $511,410 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$129,583 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$560,500 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher

North Garden, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$129,583
72% above
$58,416 per capita
Home Value
$560,500
99% above
Zillow: $511,410
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
11% below
83.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
11% below
8.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How North Garden Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
172%
Home Value
199%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
89%
Unemployment
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Garden a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

North Garden residents earn a median household income of $129,583 , which is 72% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,416. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 560 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in North Garden is $560,500 , 99% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $511,410. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.

Education

29.9% of adults in North Garden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below the national average). 83.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

North Garden has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population405
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density143/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$129,583
Per Capita$58,416
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$700M
Avg Weekly Wage$924

Housing

A
Home Value$560,500
Rent
Ownership77.5%
Zillow$511,410
Housing Units178
Rent Burden26.6%

Health

Obesity28.7%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking8.5%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death8,481/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation653 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+83.6%
Graduate+34.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute33 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in North Garden was built in 1994.
23.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.503 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.