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Vansant, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Buchanan County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
367
Population
121/sq mi density
$38,333
Median Income
$33,204 per capita
$97,400
Home Value
$71,972 Zillow
$696
Median Rent
44.0% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
99
Violent Crime/100K
1,292 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$38,333 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,400 home value, $696/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
99 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$97,400
65% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$696/mo
40% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
53.7%
18% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
180
Median year built: 1984
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$97,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$71,972
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
53.7%
Owner-Occupied
46.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,137/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,181/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,369/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,787/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,126/mo
Census median rent:
$696/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
44.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
42% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1984
Average age of housing stock: 42 years
Homeownership Rate
53.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $97,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $71,972 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $696 |
| FMR Studio | $1,137 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,181 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,369 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,787 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,126 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 53.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 46.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 53.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 180 |
| Median Year Built | 1984 |
| Rent Burden | 44.0% |