Virginia
Wachapreague is a small town in Virginia with a population of 290. Residents earn $56,917 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wachapreague receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Wachapreague offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wachapreague is $56,917, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Wachapreague is $206,300, 27% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $2,045 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Wachapreague enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches, including 6.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,917 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,479 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,012 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,546 |
| Unemployment | 5.6% |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,264 |
| County GDP | $2,039M |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Healthcare | 56 |
| Retail | 146 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,826 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.37% |
| Commute Time | 17.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 74.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.9% |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |
| Census Median | $206,300 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $254,015 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,045 |
| 76% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.5% |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,826 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.37% |
| Obesity | 39.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.8% |
| Heart Disease | 7.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.0% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 9.2% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.1% |
| Depression | 27.1% |
| Mental Distress | 21.0% |
| Physical Distress | 16.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
| Premature Death | 12,239/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 41.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 56 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.2 inches |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 6.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,318/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6064°N, 75.6893°W |
| County FIPS | 51001 |
Winner: Republican by 13.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.6% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,318/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 72.7% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 56 |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Retail Stores | 146 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 17.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 74.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.9% |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |