Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Pembroke is a small town in Virginia with a population of 1,130. Residents earn $57,841 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Pembroke receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Pembroke offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pembroke is $57,841, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. Only 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Pembroke is $132,000, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $814 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Pembroke is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 91 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,459 per 100,000, 25% above the national average.
16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Pembroke experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches, including 22.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 92.5% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.5% |
| 44% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,841 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,653 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,234 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,597 |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 445 |
| County GDP | $923M |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Healthcare | 35 |
| Retail | 61 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,542 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.93% |
| Commute Time | 21.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |
| Census Median | $132,000 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $211,226 |
| $/Sq Ft | $142 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.6% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $814 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,542 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.93% |
| Obesity | 36.4% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Mental Distress | 19.9% |
| Physical Distress | 14.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 82.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 12,049/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 35 |
| Total Violent | 91.1/100K |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 91.1/100K |
| Total Property | 2,459.0/100K |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 364.3/100K |
| Theft | 2,094.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.2 inches |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 22.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,687 ft (514 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,037/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3219°N, 80.6365°W |
| County FIPS | 51071 |
Winner: Republican by 54.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,037/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 35 |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Retail Stores | 61 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 21.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |