Sugar Grove, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Smyth County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
598 Population 205/sq mi density
$45,357 Median Income $25,980 per capita
$57,200 Home Value $149,068 Zillow
$919 Median Rent 27.2% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$45,357 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,200 home value, $919/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Sugar Grove, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,357
40% below
$25,980 per capita
Home Value
$57,200
80% below
Zillow: $149,068
Median Rent
$919/mo
21% below
27.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.3%
90% below
78.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Sugar Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sugar Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
60%
Home Value
20%
Rent
79%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sugar Grove a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sugar Grove residents earn a median household income of $45,357 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,980. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 816 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sugar Grove is $57,200 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,068. Median rent is $919/month, with 27.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Education

3.3% of adults in Sugar Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 78.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sugar Grove has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population598
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density205/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$45,357
Per Capita$25,980
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$1,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$928

Housing

A+
Home Value$57,200
Rent$919
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$149,068
Housing Units409
Rent Burden27.2%

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death14,259/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
Elevation2,787 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.3%
High School+78.3%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute35 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Sugar Grove was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.