Abingdon, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Abingdon, Virginia Summary
Life in Abingdon research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Abingdon over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Abingdon:
The population in Abingdon is 8,350.
The median home value in Abingdon is $170,800.
The median income in Abingdon is $54,384.
The cost of living in Abingdon is 87 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Abingdon is $718.
The unemployment rate in Abingdon is 5.3%.
The poverty rate in Abingdon is 15.5%.
Table Of Contents
Abingdon SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
7
Diversity
5
Safety
8
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
8.5
Abingdon, VA Crime Report
143
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,730.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-25.56%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Abingdon / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 143 | 1,730.2 | 1,665.1 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 16 | 193.6 | 208.7 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.1 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 34.3 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 11 | 133.1 | 141.7 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 127 | 1,536.6 | 1,456.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 13 | 157.3 | 133.5 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 105 | 1,270.4 | 1,196.6 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 9 | 108.9 | 126.3 | 282.7 |
Abingdon, VA Cost Of Living
87
Abingdon's Overall Cost Of Living
Abingdon's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Abingdon | Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 102 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 97 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 90 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 76 | 107 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 83 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 83 | 102 | 100 | |
Abingdon, VA Photos
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Rankings for Abingdon in Virginia
Map Of Abingdon, VA
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Population over time in Abingdon
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,936 | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 8,020 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 8,044 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 8,117 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 8,143 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 8,176 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 8,186 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 8,166 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 8,162 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 8,128 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Abingdon
| Race | Abingdon | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.2% | 60.6% | 59.4% |
| African American | 2.8% | 18.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.0% | 3.7% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 9.8% | 18.4% |
Gender in Abingdon
| Gender | Abingdon | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Abingdon for adults over 25
| Education | Abingdon | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Abingdon, Virginia
| Income | Abingdon | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.3% | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.5% | 3.0% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.8% | 6.4% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.7% | 6.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.3% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.2% | 15.8% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.3% | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.8% | 17.6% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.1% | 9.7% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.9% | 13.1% | 9.5% |
