Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Skyland Estates is a small town in Virginia with a population of 607. Residents earn $94,375 per year, which is 26% above the national average.
Based on current data, Skyland Estates receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Skyland Estates stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Skyland Estates is $94,375, 26% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 59 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Skyland Estates is $279,800, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Skyland Estates experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches, including 21.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 93.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.7% |
| 50% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $94,375 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,387 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,015 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,889 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,178 |
| County GDP | $2,557M |
| Restaurants | 89 |
| Healthcare | 67 |
| Retail | 131 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,065 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.10% |
| Commute Time | 58.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.3% |
| Census Median | $279,800 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $374,900 |
| Median List Price | $374,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $211 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.7% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,065 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.10% |
| Obesity | 34.2% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.3% |
| Depression | 24.1% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,847/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 67 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.4 inches |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,041 ft (317 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 254/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9318°N, 78.0862°W |
| County FIPS | 51187 |
Winner: Republican by 37.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 254/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 96.4% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 67 |
| Restaurants | 89 |
| Retail Stores | 131 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 58.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.3% |