Virginia
Painter is a small town in Virginia with a population of 304. Residents earn $70,000 per year, which is 7% below the national average.
Based on current data, Painter receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Painter offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Painter is $70,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Painter is $120,000, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 73.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Painter enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches, including 6.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 79.4% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 20.6% |
| 54% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,000 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,733 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,012 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,546 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,264 |
| County GDP | $2,039M |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Healthcare | 56 |
| Retail | 146 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,826 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.36% |
| Commute Time | 18.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 66.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |
| Census Median | $120,000 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $188,102 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,125 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.2% |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,826 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.36% |
| Obesity | 42.9% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.3% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| COPD | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.0% |
| Depression | 24.2% |
| Mental Distress | 20.7% |
| Physical Distress | 15.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.5% |
| Premature Death | 12,239/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 41.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 56 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.2 inches |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 6.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 35 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 468/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5852°N, 75.7838°W |
| County FIPS | 51001 |
Winner: Republican by 13.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.2% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 73.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 468/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 98.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 56 |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Retail Stores | 146 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 18.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 66.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |