Prince Edward County, Virginia
Among the top 15% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 80% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 85% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 50% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 53% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 57% of US counties
- top 10% for property tax rate
- top 10% for sales tax
- bottom 15% for broadband access
Prince Edward County is a county in Virginia with about 22,000 residents. It grades B+ for weather and B for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include property tax rate, sales tax, and unemployment. It rates lower on property crime and broadband access.
Official websiteco.prince-edward.va.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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69%59%clearovercast
Precipitation 3.9 in3.3 in
muggy 81%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$57k40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 47% of US counties
Home Value$193k65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$909better than 34% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 56% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.46%better than 90% of US counties
Income Tax5.80%better than 29% of US counties
Sales Tax5.77%better than 90% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.26%better than 55% of US counties
Unemployment2.4%better than 89% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)37°F59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)77°F50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation44.5 in53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall6.2 inbetter than 61% of US counties
Sunny Days253 daysbetter than 67% of US counties
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 46% of US counties
Comfortable Days85 daysbetter than 66% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk32.4better than 66% of US counties
Air Quality34 AQIbetter than 85% of US counties
School Quality49.2better than 38% of US counties
Violent Crime960/100kbetter than 38% of US counties
Property Crime1473/100kbetter than 26% of US counties
Community
Population21,92245th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age32.03rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5282nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0987th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)60.5%24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)29.8%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.6%39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.4%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.7%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 45% of US counties
Walkability5.8/20better than 41% of US counties
Airport Distance65 mibetter than 70% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access75.1%better than 15% of US counties
Amenities Nearby6.39better than 74% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 77% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Prince Edward County an affordable place to live?
- Prince Edward County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 47% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Prince Edward County?
- The median home value in Prince Edward County is $193k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Prince Edward County?
- Median household income in Prince Edward County is $57k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Prince Edward County?
- Median gross rent in Prince Edward County is $909 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Prince Edward County safe?
- Prince Edward County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 960/100k (better than 38%). Property crime is 1473/100k.
- What is the weather like in Prince Edward County?
- Prince Edward County averages 77°F in July and 37°F in January, with 44.5 in of annual precipitation and about 253 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Prince Edward County?
- Public-school quality in Prince Edward County is below average, scoring better than 38% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Prince Edward County?
- The average one-way commute in Prince Edward County is 25 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)