Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Penhook is a small town in Virginia with a population of 1,253. Residents earn $99,176 per year, which is 32% above the national average.
Based on current data, Penhook receives an overall livability score of 4.3 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. Penhook stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Penhook is $99,176, which is significantly higher than the national average — 32% above $75,149. This places Penhook among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. 8.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Penhook is $476,500, making it a premium housing market at 69% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 40.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Penhook enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches, including 12.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 91.8% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.2% |
| 39% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $99,176 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,411 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $899 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,911 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,617 |
| County GDP | $2,216M |
| Restaurants | 84 |
| Healthcare | 90 |
| Retail | 184 |
| Manufacturing | 59 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,752 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.79% |
| Commute Time | 38.0 min |
| Work from Home | 23.9% |
| Census Median | $476,500 |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $477,362 |
| Median List Price | $1,599,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,599,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $331 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 8.3% |
| Inventory | 12 |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,752 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.79% |
| Obesity | 33.6% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% |
| Depression | 26.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.6% |
| Premature Death | 10,174/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 43.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 90 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.2 inches |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 12.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Area | 11.2 sq mi (29.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 112/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9925°N, 79.6376°W |
| County FIPS | 51067 |
Winner: Republican by 45.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.3% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 112/sq mi |
| Total Area | 11.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 90 |
| Restaurants | 84 |
| Retail Stores | 184 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 38.0 min |
| Work from Home | 23.9% |