Wise, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Wise County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,940
Population
967/sq mi density
$44,234
Median Income
$26,207 per capita
$118,100
Home Value
$185,130 Zillow
$782
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
70
Violent Crime/100K
2,377 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$44,234 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,100 home value, $782/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$118,100
58% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$782/mo
33% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
68.0%
4% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,584
Median year built: 1976
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$118,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$185,130
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
68.0%
Owner-Occupied
32.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$692/mo
1 Bedroom
$697/mo
2 Bedroom
$914/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,205/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,429/mo
Census median rent:
$782/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1976
Average age of housing stock: 50 years
Homeownership Rate
68.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $118,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $185,130 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $782 |
| FMR Studio | $692 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $697 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $914 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,205 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,429 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 68.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 68.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,584 |
| Median Year Built | 1976 |
| Rent Burden | 28.6% |