Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Piney Mountain is a small town in Virginia with a population of 2,478. Residents earn $129,120 per year, which is 72% above the national average.
Based on current data, Piney Mountain receives an overall livability score of 4.9 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. Piney Mountain stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Piney Mountain is $129,120, which is significantly higher than the national average — 72% above $75,149. This places Piney Mountain among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% 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 Piney Mountain is $284,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,817 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 45.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Piney Mountain enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 81.0% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 19.0% |
| 42% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $129,120 |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,148 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,384 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $122,281 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,587 |
| Restaurants | 323 |
| Healthcare | 172 |
| Retail | 282 |
| Manufacturing | 49 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,207 |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.89% |
| Commute Time | 20.8 min |
| Work from Home | 16.1% |
| Census Median | $284,000 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $329,000 |
| Median List Price | $329,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $240 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,817 |
| 56% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,207 |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.89% |
| Obesity | 29.7% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.2% |
| Depression | 20.7% |
| Mental Distress | 15.1% |
| Physical Distress | 10.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,526/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 100.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 172 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.6 inches |
| 10% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,155/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1621°N, 78.4111°W |
| County FIPS | 51540 |
Winner: Democrat by 68.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 45.0% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 2,155/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 172 |
| Restaurants | 323 |
| Retail Stores | 282 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 20.8 min |
| Work from Home | 16.1% |