At a Glance
Median Income
$33,958
$35,829 per capita
Home Value
$22,200
Zillow: $148,396
Violent Crime
171/100K
2,456/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
17.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
291 sunny days/yr
How Sholes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sholes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sholes a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sholes residents earn a median household income of $33,958 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,829. The unemployment rate stands at 17.6% (389% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 281 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sholes is $22,200 , 92% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,396. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Sholes reports 171 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,456/100K.
Education
11.8% of adults in Sholes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sholes has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population17
Median Age84.8 yrs
Density121/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$33,958
Per Capita$35,829
Unemployment17.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$804M
Avg Weekly Wage$870
Housing
A+
Home Value$22,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$148,396
Housing Units13
Rent Burden34.4%
Crime
F
Violent171/100K
Property2,456/100K
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death4,889/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain27.5 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,735 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Broadband11.0%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Sholes was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.