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Schuyler, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Nelson County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
250 Population 162/sq mi density
$23,542 Median Income $13,367 per capita
$771 Median Rent 38.4% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
429 Violent Crime/100K 3,042 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$23,542 median income, 18.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
429 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
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
Violent Crime
429/100K
13% above
3,042/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
49.8% high school+
Unemployment
18.0%
400% above
88.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr

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%
Unemployment
500%
Crime
113%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Schuyler a Good Place to Live?

D
1.9 / 5.0 - Poor
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. The unemployment rate stands at 18.0% (400% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 88.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 560 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Schuyler reports 429 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,042/100K.

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 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population250
Median Age62.2 yrs
Density162/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

F
Median Income$23,542
Per Capita$13,367
Unemployment18.0%
Poverty88.2%
County GDP$700M
Avg Weekly Wage$924

Housing

C
Home Value
Rent$771
Ownership46.4%
Zillow$280,641
Housing Units205
Rent Burden38.4%

Crime

F
Violent429/100K
Property3,042/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
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.
40.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.