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Rural Retreat, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Wythe County County
Rural Retreat, VA
At a Glance
How Rural Retreat Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rural Retreat's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Rural Retreat a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rural Retreat residents earn a median household income of $60,114 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,051. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 936 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rural Retreat is $167,900 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,385. Median rent is $778/month, with 33.2% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Rural Retreat reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 482/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.4% of adults in Rural Retreat hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rural Retreat has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.