What are the schools like in Bland, VA?

Bland is served primarily by Bland County Public Schools. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.

What is the median household income in Bland?

The median household income in Bland, VA is $71,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.1%.

What is the weather like in Bland, VA?

Bland has an average high temperature of 42.0°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Bland, VA affordable or expensive?

Bland's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bland is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $138,200 and the median rent is $632 per month.

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

Bland has a violent crime rate of 31.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 796.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bland, VA a Good Place to Live?

Bland is a small town of 433 in Virginia, with a median household income of $71,000 and a 6.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Bland stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Bland 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: 89.9

Bland's overall cost of living index is 89.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bland costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bland, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$138,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$632	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$71,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bland's violent crime rate is 31.8 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

31.8 /100k

Property Crime

796.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Bland is served primarily by Bland County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bland, VA	National Avg
School District	Bland County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	41.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bland sees average highs of 42.0°F in January and 81.8°F in July, with 43.3 inches of annual precipitation and 26.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bland, VA
Average High — January	42.0°F
Average High — July	81.8°F
Annual Precipitation	43.3"
Annual Snowfall	26.9"

Demographics

Metric	Bland, VA	National Avg
Population	433	—
Median Age	26.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.3%	22.2%
65 and over	16.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bastian, VA 4 mi Rocky Gap, VA 10 mi Wytheville, VA 10 mi Mechanicsburg, VA 10 mi Max Meadows, VA 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Bland

Bland, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

24315

Bland vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bland, VA affordable or expensive?

Bland's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bland roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $138,200 and median rent is $632/month.

What is the crime rate in Bland, VA?

Bland's violent crime rate is 31.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 796.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bland?

Public schools in Bland are operated by Bland County Public Schools. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 41.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bland, VA a good place to live?

Bland, VA has a population of 433, a median household income of $71,000, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Bland?

Bland averages 42.0°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.3 inches with about 26.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bland?

Bland, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 24315.

What is the population of Bland?

The population of Bland, Virginia is 433 with a median age of 26.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bland?

Key numbers for living in Bland: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $138,200, median household income $71,000, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.