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West Point, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · New Kent County County
West Point, VA
At a Glance
How West Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is West Point a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
West Point residents earn a median household income of $83,475 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,203. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 585 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Point is $256,600 , 9% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $328,264. Median rent is $1,297/month, with 28.8% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
West Point reports 92 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 830/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
31.0% of adults in West Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Point has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.