Duffield is a small town of 65 in Virginia, with a median household income of $46,250
and a 4.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Duffield stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Duffield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Duffield 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: 85.4
Duffield's overall cost of living index is 85.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Duffield costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Duffield, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$137,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$625
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Duffield's violent crime rate is 241.1 per 100,000 residents
— 37% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
241.1 /100k
Property Crime
1442.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Duffield is served primarily by Scott County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Duffield, VA
National Avg
School District
Scott County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Duffield sees average highs of 43.9°F in January
and 83.8°F in July,
with 56.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.2 inches of snow per year.
Duffield's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Duffield roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $137,500 and median rent is $625/month.
Duffield's violent crime rate is 241.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1442.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Duffield are operated by Scott County Public Schools.
The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 5.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Duffield, VA has a population of 65, a median household income of $46,250, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%.
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.
Duffield averages 43.9°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.0 inches
with about 9.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Duffield, Virginia is 65 with a median age of 53.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Duffield: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $137,500, median household income $46,250, crime index 66 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Duffield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
