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North Shore, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Bedford County County
North Shore, VA
At a Glance
How North Shore Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Shore's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is North Shore a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
North Shore residents earn a median household income of $107,235 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $70,871. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,307 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North Shore is $480,700 , 71% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $825,062. Median rent is $1,170/month, with 18.0% 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 1989.
Safety & Crime
North Shore reports 269 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,619/100K.
Education
42.5% of adults in North Shore hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% above the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Shore has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.