At a Glance
Median Income
$152,617
$54,689 per capita
Violent Crime
208/100K
3,116/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Pungoteague Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pungoteague's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pungoteague a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pungoteague residents earn a median household income of $152,617 , which is 103% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,689. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,264 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Pungoteague reports 208 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,116/100K.
Education
32.6% of adults in Pungoteague hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pungoteague has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population187
Median Age60.4 yrs
Density72/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans23.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$152,617
Per Capita$54,689
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership60.7%
Zillow$510,436
Housing Units196
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
F
Violent208/100K
Property3,116/100K
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death12,239/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation26 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Pungoteague was built in 1956.
23.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newport News/Williamsburg International (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
54.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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