Central Garage is a small town of 1,393 in Virginia, with a median household income of $98,125
and a 5.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
Central Garage's profile is close to national averages across most measures.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Central Garage is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Central Garage 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: 98.0
Central Garage's overall cost of living index is 98.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Central Garage costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
Central Garage, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$261,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,302
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$98,125
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Central Garage's violent crime rate is 122.5 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
122.5 /100k
Property Crime
612.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Central Garage, VA
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Central Garage sees average highs of 48.6°F in January
and 88.4°F in July,
with 45.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 7.8 inches of snow per year.
Central Garage's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Central Garage roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $261,600 and median rent is $1,302/month.
Central Garage's violent crime rate is 122.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 612.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Central Garage, VA has a population of 1,393, a median household income of $98,125, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Central Garage averages 48.6°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.6 inches
with about 7.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Central Garage, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 23009.
The population of Central Garage, Virginia is 1,393 with a median age of 43.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Central Garage: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $261,600, median household income $98,125, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Central Garage side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.