Toms Brook, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Shenandoah County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
371 Population 2,854/sq mi density
$57,188 Median Income $28,839 per capita
$207,400 Home Value $352,774 Zillow
$835 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,188 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$207,400 home value, $835/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Toms Brook, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,188
24% below
$28,839 per capita
Home Value
$207,400
26% below
Zillow: $352,774
Median Rent
$835/mo
28% below
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
77% below
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Toms Brook Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
76%
Home Value
74%
Rent
72%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Toms Brook a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Toms Brook residents earn a median household income of $57,188 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,839. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,152 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Toms Brook is $207,400 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $352,774. Median rent is $835/month, with 32.5% 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 1938.

Education

7.9% of adults in Toms Brook hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Toms Brook has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population371
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density2,854/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,188
Per Capita$28,839
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$2,270M
Avg Weekly Wage$961

Housing

A+
Home Value$207,400
Rent$835
Ownership75.5%
Zillow$352,774
Housing Units149
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,072/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation710 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Toms Brook was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Winchester Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.