Cana is a small town of 1,330 in Virginia, with a median household income of $69,444
and a 2.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Cana stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Cana is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Cana 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: 91.6
Cana's overall cost of living index is 91.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Cana costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Cana, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$103,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$935
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$69,444
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Cana's violent crime rate is 107.4 per 100,000 residents
— 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
107.4 /100k
Property Crime
812.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Cana is served primarily by Carroll County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Cana, VA
National Avg
School District
Carroll County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Cana sees average highs of 47.0°F in January
and 86.3°F in July,
with 50.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.2 inches of snow per year.
Cana's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Cana roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $103,100 and median rent is $935/month.
Cana's violent crime rate is 107.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 812.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Cana are operated by Carroll County Public Schools.
The district has 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 22.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Cana, VA has a population of 1,330, a median household income of $69,444, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%.
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.
Cana averages 47.0°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.5 inches
with about 8.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Cana, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 24317.
The population of Cana, Virginia is 1,330 with a median age of 37.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Cana: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $103,100, median household income $69,444, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cana side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
