What are the schools like in Dinwiddie, VA?

Dinwiddie is served primarily by Dinwiddie County Public Schools. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1.

What is the median household income in Dinwiddie?

The median household income in Dinwiddie, VA is $121,382 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Dinwiddie, VA?

Dinwiddie has an average high temperature of 49.2°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 4.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Dinwiddie, VA affordable or expensive?

Dinwiddie's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Dinwiddie is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $325,000 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Dinwiddie has a violent crime rate of 423.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1114.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dinwiddie, VA a Good Place to Live?

Dinwiddie is a small town of 280 in Virginia, with a median household income of $121,382 . Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Dinwiddie stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Dinwiddie is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Dinwiddie 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

Dinwiddie's overall cost of living index is 98.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Dinwiddie costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Dinwiddie, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$325,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$121,382	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Dinwiddie's violent crime rate is 423.9 per 100,000 residents — 12% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

423.9 /100k

Property Crime

1114.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Dinwiddie is served primarily by Dinwiddie County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Dinwiddie, VA	National Avg
School District	Dinwiddie County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	55.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dinwiddie sees average highs of 49.2°F in January and 89.6°F in July, with 47.6 inches of annual precipitation and 4.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dinwiddie, VA
Average High — January	49.2°F
Average High — July	89.6°F
Annual Precipitation	47.6"
Annual Snowfall	4.3"

Demographics

Metric	Dinwiddie, VA	National Avg
Population	280	—
Median Age	65.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	74.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	25.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	1.8%	22.2%
65 and over	63.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

McKenney, VA 10 mi Matoaca, VA 12 mi Templeton, VA 13 mi Petersburg, VA 14 mi Stony Creek, VA 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Dinwiddie

Dinwiddie, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

23841

Dinwiddie vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dinwiddie, VA affordable or expensive?

Dinwiddie's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Dinwiddie roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $325,000 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Dinwiddie, VA?

Dinwiddie's violent crime rate is 423.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1114.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dinwiddie?

Public schools in Dinwiddie are operated by Dinwiddie County Public Schools. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 55.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Dinwiddie, VA a good place to live?

Dinwiddie, VA has a population of 280, a median household income of $121,382, 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.

What is the weather like in Dinwiddie?

Dinwiddie averages 49.2°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.6 inches with about 4.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Dinwiddie?

Dinwiddie, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 23841.

What is the population of Dinwiddie?

The population of Dinwiddie, Virginia is 280 with a median age of 65.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dinwiddie?

Key numbers for living in Dinwiddie: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $325,000, median household income $121,382, crime index 88 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dinwiddie side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.