Cluster Springs is a small town of 953 in Virginia, with a median household income of $60,875
.
Strengths:
Cluster Springs stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Cluster Springs is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Cluster Springs 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 Cluster Springs metro area.
Metric
Cluster Springs, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$185,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$60,875
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Cluster Springs's violent crime rate is 203.5 per 100,000 residents
— 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
203.5 /100k
Property Crime
1011.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Cluster Springs is served primarily by Halifax County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
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Cluster Springs, VA
National Avg
School District
Halifax County Public Schools
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Elementary Schools
7
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Cluster Springs sees average highs of 50.7°F in January
and 90.0°F in July,
with 46.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 5.5 inches of snow per year.
Cluster Springs has a median home value of $185,300 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $60,875.
Cluster Springs's violent crime rate is 203.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1011.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Cluster Springs are operated by Halifax County Public Schools.
The district has 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 14.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Cluster Springs, VA has a population of 953, a median household income of $60,875, 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.
Cluster Springs averages 50.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.4 inches
with about 5.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Cluster Springs, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 24520.
The population of Cluster Springs, Virginia is 953 with a median age of 42.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Cluster Springs: median home $185,300, median household income $60,875, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cluster Springs side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.