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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 88.8% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.2% |
| 16% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,614 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,739 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,194 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,373 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,131 |
| Restaurants | 139 |
| Healthcare | 129 |
| Retail | 217 |
| Manufacturing | 83 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,927 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.18% |
| Commute Time | 29.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |
| Census Median | $247,300 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $338,489 |
| Census Median Rent | $997 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,927 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.18% |
| Obesity | 36.5% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.6% |
| Depression | 25.9% |
| Mental Distress | 19.9% |
| Physical Distress | 14.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.3% |
| Premature Death | 6,972/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 129 |
| Total Violent | 137.7/100K |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Murder | 15.3/100K |
| 143% above US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 122.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,239.1/100K |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 168.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,055.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 15.3/100K |
| Arson | 15.3/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.1 inches |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,760/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0034°N, 78.3495°W |
| County FIPS | 51069 |
Winner: Republican by 28.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.1% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,760/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 129 |
| Restaurants | 139 |
| Retail Stores | 217 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 29.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |