At a Glance
Median Income
$88,750
$43,188 per capita
Home Value
$231,800
Zillow: $300,598
Violent Crime
161/100K
1,162/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.1%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
299 sunny days/yr
How Surry Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Surry's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Surry a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Surry residents earn a median household income of $88,750 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,188. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Surry is $231,800 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,598. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Surry reports 161 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,162/100K.
Education
40.1% of adults in Surry hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% above the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Surry has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population188
Median Age61.7 yrs
Density227/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,750
Per Capita$43,188
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,485M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,907
Housing
A+
Home Value$231,800
Rent
Ownership95.3%
Zillow$300,598
Housing Units97
Rent Burden17.5%
Crime
F
Violent161/100K
Property1,162/100K
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,578/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain51.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation122 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.1%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute51 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Surry was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Newport News/Williamsburg International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 207 Mbps.