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Surry, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Surry County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
188 Population 227/sq mi density
$88,750 Median Income $43,188 per capita
$231,800 Home Value $300,598 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
161 Violent Crime/100K 1,162 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,750 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$231,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
161 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Surry, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,750
18% above
$43,188 per capita
Home Value
$231,800
18% below
Zillow: $300,598
Violent Crime
161/100K
58% below
1,162/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.1%
19% above
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
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)

Income
118%
Home Value
82%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
119%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
42%
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.