Rich Creek, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Giles County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
781
Population
952/sq mi density
$49,688
Median Income
$33,587 per capita
$129,200
Home Value
$167,479 Zillow
$550
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
412
Violent Crime/100K
3,434 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$49,688 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,200 home value, $550/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
412 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$129,200
54% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$550/mo
53% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
63.1%
4% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
352
Median year built: 1953
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$129,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$167,479
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
63.1%
Owner-Occupied
36.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,137/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,181/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,369/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,787/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,126/mo
Census median rent:
$550/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
15% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1953
Average age of housing stock: 73 years
Homeownership Rate
63.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $129,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $167,479 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $550 |
| FMR Studio | $1,137 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,181 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,369 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,787 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,126 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 63.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 352 |
| Median Year Built | 1953 |
| Rent Burden | 26.3% |