Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Pulaski is a small city in Virginia with a population of 8,937. Residents earn $50,409 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, Pulaski receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Pulaski has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Pulaski is $50,409, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. The poverty rate of 15.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Pulaski is $152,800, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Pulaski is below the national average at 280 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,702 per 100,000, 38% above the national average.
15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Pulaski 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 40.0 inches, including 15.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 97.5% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,409 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,806 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,014 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,058 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.2% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 882 |
| County GDP | $1,891M |
| Restaurants | 75 |
| Healthcare | 69 |
| Retail | 105 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,025 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.98% |
| Commute Time | 22.1 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |
| Census Median | $152,800 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $163,779 |
| Median List Price | $145,000 |
| Median List Price | $145,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $117 |
| Homes Sold | 14 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.1% |
| Price Drops | 24.3% |
| Inventory | 37 |
| Census Median Rent | $775 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $699 |
| 1 Bedroom | $840 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $921 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,252 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,545 |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,025 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.98% |
| Obesity | 38.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.8% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 8.8% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.9% |
| Depression | 27.2% |
| Mental Distress | 21.3% |
| Physical Distress | 15.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.7% |
| Premature Death | 11,044/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 69 |
| Total Violent | 280.3/100K |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Murder | 11.2/100K |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Rape | 179.4/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 89.7/100K |
| Total Property | 2,702.4/100K |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 426.1/100K |
| Theft | 2,186.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 89.7/100K |
| Arson | 11.2/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.0 inches |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 15.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,985 ft (605 m) |
| Area | 8.1 sq mi (20.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,107/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0528°N, 80.7619°W |
| County FIPS | 51155 |
Winner: Republican by 44.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.42 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,107/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 69 |
| Restaurants | 75 |
| Retail Stores | 105 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 22.1 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |