What are the schools like in Afton, VA?

Afton is served primarily by Nelson County Public Schools. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1.

What is the median household income in Afton?

The median household income in Afton, VA is $83,083 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Afton, VA?

Afton has an average high temperature of 44.2°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.9 inches.

Afton, VA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Afton, VA affordable or expensive?

Afton's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Afton is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $336,400 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Afton, VA?

Afton has a violent crime rate of 154.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1198.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Afton, VA a Good Place to Live?

Afton is a small town of 263 in Virginia, with a median household income of $83,083 . Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Afton stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Afton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Afton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 98.6

Afton's overall cost of living index is 98.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Afton costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Afton, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$336,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$83,083	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Afton's violent crime rate is 154.1 per 100,000 residents — 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

154.1 /100k

Property Crime

1198.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Afton is served primarily by Nelson County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Afton, VA	National Avg
School District	Nelson County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	41.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Afton sees average highs of 44.2°F in January and 85.7°F in July, with 45.3 inches of annual precipitation and 10.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Afton, VA
Average High — January	44.2°F
Average High — July	85.7°F
Annual Precipitation	45.3"
Annual Snowfall	10.9"

Demographics

Metric	Afton, VA	National Avg
Population	263	—
Median Age	53.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	12.2%	22.2%
65 and over	27.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Waynesboro, VA 5 mi Dooms, VA 5 mi Lyndhurst, VA 6 mi Sherando, VA 6 mi Nellysford, VA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Afton

Afton, VA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

22920 22943

Afton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Afton, VA affordable or expensive?

Afton's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Afton roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $336,400 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Afton, VA?

Afton's violent crime rate is 154.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1198.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Afton?

Public schools in Afton are operated by Nelson County Public Schools. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 41.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Afton, VA a good place to live?

Afton, VA has a population of 263, a median household income of $83,083, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Afton?

Afton averages 44.2°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.3 inches with about 10.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Afton?

Afton, VA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 22920, 22943.

What is the population of Afton?

The population of Afton, Virginia is 263 with a median age of 53.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Afton?

Key numbers for living in Afton: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $336,400, median household income $83,083, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Afton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.