Schuyler, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Nelson County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
250 Population 162/sq mi density
$23,542 Median Income $13,367 per capita
$771 Median Rent 38.4% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$23,542 median income, unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Schuyler, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$23,542
69% below
$13,367 per capita
Median Rent
$771/mo
34% below
38.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
49.8% high school+
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Schuyler Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
31%
Rent
66%
Poverty
711%
Bachelor's
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Schuyler a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Schuyler residents earn a median household income of $23,542 , which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,367. 88.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 560 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Education

0.0% of adults in Schuyler hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 49.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Schuyler has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population250
Median Age62.2 yrs
Density162/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$23,542
Per Capita$13,367
Unemployment
Poverty88.2%
County GDP$700M
Avg Weekly Wage$924

Housing

C
Home Value
Rent$771
Ownership46.4%
Zillow$290,694
Housing Units205
Rent Burden38.4%

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,481/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation489 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+49.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Schuyler was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.503 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
43.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.