Virginia · Metropolitan Area
West Point is a small town in Virginia with a population of 3,439. Residents earn $83,475 per year, which is 11% above the national average.
Based on current data, West Point receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. West Point offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in West Point is $83,475, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in West Point is $256,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,297 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
West Point is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 987 per 100,000, 50% below the national average.
31.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
West Point 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 47.9 inches, including 9.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 96.8% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| 76% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $83,475 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,203 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $974 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $159,600 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 585 |
| County GDP | $1,081M |
| Restaurants | 39 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,793 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.87% |
| Commute Time | 29.5 min |
| Work from Home | 15.2% |
| Census Median | $256,600 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $328,264 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,297 |
| 12% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,793 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.87% |
| Obesity | 32.8% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.4% |
| Depression | 24.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,505/100K |
| Food Environment | 10.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 986.6/100K |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 89.7/100K |
| Theft | 896.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.9 inches |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 9.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 681/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5523°N, 76.8018°W |
| County FIPS | 51127 |
Winner: Republican by 31.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.0% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 681/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Restaurants | 39 |
| Retail Stores | 47 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 29.5 min |
| Work from Home | 15.2% |