Strasburg, VA

Virginia · Metropolitan Area

Strasburg is a small city in Virginia with a population of 7,162. Residents earn $59,614 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
7,162 Population 1,760/sq mi density
$59,614 Median Income $29,739 per capita
$247,300 Home Value $338,489 Zillow
$997 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
138 Violent Crime/100K 1,239 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,614 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$247,300 home value, $997/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
138 violent crimes/100K (64% below avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,614
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $247,300
12% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 138/100K
64% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.1%
43% lower than US avg
Median Rent $997
14% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.5%
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.5%
64% lower than US avg

How Strasburg Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population7,162
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density1,760/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 87%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,614
Per Capita$29,739
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty4.5%
Commute29 min

Housing

A
Home Value$247,300
Rent$997
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$338,489

Crime

F
Violent138/100K
Property1,239/100K
Murder15.3/100K
Assault122/100K
Burglary168/100K

Health

Obesity36.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.9%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain40.1 in/yr
Elevation663 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+89.8%
School Score5.58

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute29 min
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Is Strasburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Strasburg receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Strasburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Strasburg is $59,614, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Strasburg is $247,300, 12% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $997 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Strasburg is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 138 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,239 per 100,000, 37% below the national average.

Education

19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Strasburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches, including 25.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Strasburg has a population of 7,162 with a density of 1,760 people per square mile. The median age is 37.9 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.2%), with 3.3% Hispanic, 2.9% Black.

Population

7,162
Total Population
1,760
People / sq mi
37.9yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
4.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Strasburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.8%
13% above US avg
Spanish11.2%
16% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Strasburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Strasburg is $59,614, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Strasburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,614
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,739
Avg Weekly Wage$1,194
IRS Avg AGI$83,373

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.5%
64% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,131

Business (County)

Restaurants139
Healthcare129
Retail217
Manufacturing83

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,927
16% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.18%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.0 min
Work from Home7.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Strasburg is $247,300, 12% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $997 (14% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $338,489.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$247,300
12% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$338,489

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$997
14% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,137
1 Bedroom$1,181
2 Bedrooms$1,369
3 Bedrooms$1,787
4 Bedrooms$2,126

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,927
16% below US avg
Effective Rate1.18%
In Strasburg, 36.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.9% report depression. 26.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Strasburg vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.5%
14% above US avg
Diabetes11.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure32.3%
Asthma11.6%
COPD7.4%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.3%
Physical Inactivity26.6%
Depression25.9%
Mental Distress19.9%
Physical Distress14.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.5%
Checkup Rate76.3%
Premature Death6,972/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access76.8%
Healthcare Facilities129
Strasburg has a violent crime rate of 138 per 100,000 residents, 64% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,239 per 100,000 (37% below US avg). The murder rate is 15.3 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Strasburg vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent137.7/100K
64% below US avg
Murder15.3/100K
143% above US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault122.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,239.1/100K
37% below US avg
Burglary168.3/100K
Theft1,055.5/100K
Vehicle Theft15.3/100K
Arson15.3/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Strasburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.1 inches
6% above US avg
Snowfall25.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation663 ft (202 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density1,760/sq mi
Coordinates39.0034°N, 78.3495°W
County FIPS51069
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 28.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.6%
D 35.2%

Winner: Republican by 28.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.1%
43% below US avg
High School+89.8%
School Test Score5.58
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,760/sq mi
Total Area4.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities129
Restaurants139
Retail Stores217

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.0 min
Work from Home7.1%

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