At a Glance
Median Income
$75,568
$34,202 per capita
Home Value
$273,800
Zillow: $412,402
Median Rent
$1,241/mo
19.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.5%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
12.8% smoking rate
How Prices Fork Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Prices Fork's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Prices Fork a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Prices Fork residents earn a median household income of $75,568 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,202. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,613 business establishments, including 229 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Prices Fork is $273,800 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $412,402. Median rent is $1,241/month, with 19.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
28.5% of adults in Prices Fork hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prices Fork has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population909
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density450/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,568
Per Capita$34,202
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty6.1%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,169
Housing
A+
Home Value$273,800
Rent$1,241
Ownership47.1%
Zillow$412,402
Housing Units479
Rent Burden19.3%
Health
Obesity29.7%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,130/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
Elevation1,998 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.5%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+16.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute16 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations30
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Prices Fork was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 229 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.