Wytheville, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Wythe County County
Wytheville, VA
At a Glance
How Wytheville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wytheville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wytheville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wytheville residents earn a median household income of $43,283 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,790. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 936 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wytheville is $193,000 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,734. Median rent is $706/month, with 27.5% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Wytheville reports 61 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,753/100K.
Education
24.4% of adults in Wytheville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wytheville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.