Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Opal is a small town in Virginia with a population of 784. Residents earn $207,708 per year, which is 176% above the national average.
Based on current data, Opal receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Opal stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Opal is $207,708, which is significantly higher than the national average — 176% above $75,149. This places Opal among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Opal is $582,000, making it a premium housing market at 106% above the U.S. median of $281,900. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 42.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Opal experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 76.3% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 23.7% |
| 77% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $207,708 |
| 176% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,424 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,257 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $122,624 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,638 |
| County GDP | $4,154M |
| Restaurants | 129 |
| Healthcare | 140 |
| Retail | 207 |
| Manufacturing | 64 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,173 |
| 76% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.06% |
| Commute Time | 39.5 min |
| Work from Home | 12.4% |
| Census Median | $582,000 |
| 106% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 96.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,173 |
| 76% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.06% |
| Obesity | 32.3% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.9% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Mental Distress | 16.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,683/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 140 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 424 ft (129 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 250/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6157°N, 77.8098°W |
| County FIPS | 51061 |
Winner: Republican by 21.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 42.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 250/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 140 |
| Restaurants | 129 |
| Retail Stores | 207 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Avg Commute | 39.5 min |
| Work from Home | 12.4% |