Damascus, VA

Damascus is a small town in Virginia with a population of 766. Residents earn $33,173 per year, which is 56% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0

B Good

766 Population 958/sq mi density

$33,173 Median Income $27,438 per capita

$186,300 Home Value $203,262 Zillow

$713 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent

55°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$33,173 median income, 0.4% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.5 / 5.0

$186,300 home value, $713/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)

C+

Education

2.5 / 5.0

19.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Historic Markers

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UFO Sightings

Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database

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Waterfalls

Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors

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2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Damascus, VA.

Name	Year	Description
Damascus, VA	2010	My daughter and I saw a triangle shaped something with flashing red lights staying in the same place and not moving. Then there were 2
Damascus, VA	1996	1996 SIGHTING IN DAMASCUS&#44 VA. WHILE CAMPING IN THE CHEROKEE NATIONAL FOREST.