Mecklenburg County, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
30,431 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,691 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$169,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$405 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$549 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Virginia
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Virginia
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 2 37
Feb 3 1 40
Mar 4 0 48
Apr 3 0 57
May 4 0 65
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 4 0 69
Oct 3 0 58
Nov 3 0 49
Dec 3 1 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, VA State Senate District 9, VA State House District 50, VA
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Schools

Bluestone High
7 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Park View Middle
10 miles, E • 4.6 star
Bluestone Middle
10 miles, NW • 4.6 star

Colleges

Vance-Granville Community College
26 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Piedmont Community College
38 miles, W • 1.4 star
Hampden-Sydney College
39 miles, N • 3.2 star

Hospitals

Community Memorial Hospital
15 miles, E • 3.2 star
Maria Parham Medical Center
25 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Granville Health Systems
28 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital
30 miles, NW • 3.2 star

Airports

Raleigh-Durham International Airport
61 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Richmond International Airport
81 miles, E • 2.3 star
Pitt-Greenville Airport
91 miles, S • 1 star