Alleghany County, Virginia
Among the top 8% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 92% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 59% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 31% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 46% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 83% of US counties
- top 7% for amenities nearby
- top 10% for sales tax
- bottom 16% for property crime
Alleghany County is a county in Virginia with about 15,000 residents. It grades A for affordability and C for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include amenities nearby, sales tax, and park & nature access. It rates lower on broadband access and property crime.
Official websiteco.alleghany.va.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.0 in3.2 in
humid 79%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$53k27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 74% of US counties
Home Value$124k28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$662better than 86% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 69% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.77%better than 57% of US counties
Income Tax5.80%better than 29% of US counties
Sales Tax5.77%better than 90% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.51%better than 49% of US counties
Unemployment3.7%better than 70% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)36°F57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation43.9 in52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall16.8 inbetter than 44% of US counties
Sunny Days232 daysbetter than 44% of US counties
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 53% of US counties
Comfortable Days85 daysbetter than 66% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk38.1better than 60% of US counties
School Quality47.5better than 34% of US counties
Violent Crime850/100kbetter than 45% of US counties
Property Crime1918/100kbetter than 16% of US counties
Community
Population15,15933rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age48.089th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1425th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9833rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4557th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)91.1%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)5.2%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.6%10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.1%13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.1%17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 47% of US counties
Walkability6.8/20better than 71% of US counties
Airport Distance146 mibetter than 27% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access78.3%better than 25% of US counties
Amenities Nearby15.17better than 93% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 88% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Alleghany County an affordable place to live?
- Alleghany County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 74% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Alleghany County?
- The median home value in Alleghany County is $124k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Alleghany County?
- Median household income in Alleghany County is $53k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Alleghany County?
- Median gross rent in Alleghany County is $662 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Alleghany County safe?
- Alleghany County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 850/100k (better than 45%). Property crime is 1918/100k.
- What is the weather like in Alleghany County?
- Alleghany County averages 76°F in July and 36°F in January, with 43.9 in of annual precipitation and about 232 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Alleghany County?
- Public-school quality in Alleghany County is below average, scoring better than 34% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Alleghany County?
- The average one-way commute in Alleghany County is 25 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)