Eagle Rock is a small town of 156 in Virginia, with a median household income of $38,750
.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Eagle Rock stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Eagle Rock is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Eagle Rock 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: 90.9
Eagle Rock's overall cost of living index is 90.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Eagle Rock costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Eagle Rock, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$150,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$38,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Eagle Rock's violent crime rate is 119.7 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
119.7 /100k
Property Crime
613.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Eagle Rock is served primarily by Botetourt County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Eagle Rock, VA
National Avg
School District
Botetourt County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Eagle Rock sees average highs of 44.1°F in January
and 86.5°F in July,
with 45.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.4 inches of snow per year.
Eagle Rock's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Eagle Rock roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $150,000 and median rent is N/A/month.
Eagle Rock's violent crime rate is 119.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 613.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Eagle Rock are operated by Botetourt County Public Schools.
The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 0.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Eagle Rock, VA has a population of 156, a median household income of $38,750, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Eagle Rock averages 44.1°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.7 inches
with about 11.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Eagle Rock, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 24085.
The population of Eagle Rock, Virginia is 156 with a median age of 53.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Eagle Rock: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $150,000, median household income $38,750, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eagle Rock side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
