Crewe is a small town of 2,931 in Virginia, with a median household income of $47,359
and a 9.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Crewe stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Crewe is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Crewe 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: 92.7
Crewe's overall cost of living index is 92.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Crewe costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Crewe, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$129,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$933
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
54.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,359
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Crewe's violent crime rate is 493.1 per 100,000 residents
— 30% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
493.1 /100k
Property Crime
2061.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Crewe is served primarily by Piedmont Alternative School.
Metric
Crewe, VA
National Avg
School District
Piedmont Alternative School
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Crewe sees average highs of 47.5°F in January
and 88.9°F in July,
with 45.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.3 inches of snow per year.
Crewe's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Crewe roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $129,500 and median rent is $933/month.
Crewe's violent crime rate is 493.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2061.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Crewe are operated by Piedmont Alternative School.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
18.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Crewe, VA has a population of 2,931, a median household income of $47,359, and an unemployment rate of 9.0%.
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.
Crewe averages 47.5°F in January and 88.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.4 inches
with about 8.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Crewe, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 23930.
The population of Crewe, Virginia is 2,931 with a median age of 31.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Crewe: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $129,500, median household income $47,359, crime index 117 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Crewe side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
