Prince George, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Prince George County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,066 Population 330/sq mi density
$71,831 Median Income $30,910 per capita
$254,300 Home Value $350,889 Zillow
$1,529 Median Rent 20.6% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$71,831 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$254,300 home value, $1,529/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Prince George, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,831
4% below
$30,910 per capita
Home Value
$254,300
10% below
Zillow: $350,889
Median Rent
$1,529/mo
31% above
20.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
39% below
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
13.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Prince George Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Prince George's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
96%
Home Value
90%
Rent
131%
Poverty
108%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Prince George a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Prince George residents earn a median household income of $71,831 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,910. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 668 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Prince George is $254,300 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $350,889. Median rent is $1,529/month, with 20.6% 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 2002.

Education

20.4% of adults in Prince George hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Prince George has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,066
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density330/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans11.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,831
Per Capita$30,910
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty13.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,237

Housing

A+
Home Value$254,300
Rent$1,529
Ownership57.3%
Zillow$350,889
Housing Units706
Rent Burden20.6%

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,210/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain50.1 in/yr
Elevation138 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute22 min
Broadband79.6%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Prince George was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.369 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.