What are the schools like in Atlantic, VA?

School district data for Atlantic is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Atlantic?

The median household income in Atlantic, VA is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.1%.

What is the weather like in Atlantic, VA?

Atlantic has an average high temperature of 46.2°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.4 inches.

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

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

Atlantic has a violent crime rate of 315.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 863.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Atlantic, VA a Good Place to Live?

Atlantic is a small town of 560 in Virginia, with a median household income of N/A and a 11.1% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Atlantic stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Atlantic is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Atlantic metro area.

Metric	Atlantic, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Atlantic's violent crime rate is 315.6 per 100,000 residents — 17% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

315.6 /100k

Property Crime

863.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Atlantic, VA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	7.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Atlantic sees average highs of 46.2°F in January and 86.1°F in July, with 43.3 inches of annual precipitation and 8.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Atlantic, VA
Average High — January	46.2°F
Average High — July	86.1°F
Annual Precipitation	43.3"
Annual Snowfall	8.4"

Demographics

Metric	Atlantic, VA	National Avg
Population	560	—
Median Age	50.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.6%	6.3%
Under 18	16.3%	22.2%
65 and over	25.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wattsville, VA 2 mi Temperanceville, VA 3 mi Oak Hall, VA 3 mi Makemie Park, VA 4 mi Hallwood, VA 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Atlantic

Atlantic, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

23303

Atlantic vs Other Cities

Atlantic, VA vs Wattsville, VA Atlantic, VA vs Temperanceville, VA Atlantic, VA vs Oak Hall, VA Atlantic, VA vs Makemie Park, VA Atlantic, VA vs Hallwood, VA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atlantic, VA affordable or expensive?

Atlantic has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Atlantic, VA?

Atlantic's violent crime rate is 315.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 863.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Atlantic?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Atlantic, VA a good place to live?

Atlantic, VA has a population of 560, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 11.1%. 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 Atlantic?

Atlantic averages 46.2°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.3 inches with about 8.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Atlantic?

Atlantic, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 23303.

What is the population of Atlantic?

The population of Atlantic, Virginia is 560 with a median age of 50.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Atlantic?

Key numbers for living in Atlantic: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 66 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Atlantic side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.