All Countries
Wattsville, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Accomack County County
Wattsville, VA
At a Glance
How Wattsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wattsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wattsville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wattsville residents earn a median household income of $66,677 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,197. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,264 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wattsville is $170,500 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,166. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Wattsville reports 103 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,401/100K.
Education
17.0% of adults in Wattsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wattsville has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.