Prince Edward County, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
21,932 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,082 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$203,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$390 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$673 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.4% 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 4 35
Feb 3 3 39
Mar 4 1 46
Apr 3 0 55
May 4 0 64
Jun 3 0 72
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 4 0 47
Dec 3 2 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right.

Liberal (47%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 50%
Hillary Clinton 47%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Prince Edward Middle
3 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Prince Edward Elem
3 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Prince Edward County High
3 miles, NE • 4.6 star

Colleges

Hampden-Sydney College
2 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Longwood University
6 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Southside Virginia Community College
39 miles, SE • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Community Memorial Hospital
38 miles, S • 3.2 star
Centra
43 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital
44 miles, SW • 3.2 star

Airports

Richmond International Airport
64 miles, E • 2.3 star