What are the schools like in Esmont, VA?

School district data for Esmont is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Esmont?

The median household income in Esmont, VA is $53,051 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in Esmont, VA?

Esmont has an average high temperature of 43.5°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 17.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Esmont, VA affordable or expensive?

Esmont's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Esmont is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $211,500 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Esmont has a violent crime rate of 109.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1646.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Esmont, VA a Good Place to Live?

Esmont is a small town of 456 in Virginia, with a median household income of $53,051 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Esmont stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Esmont is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Esmont 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: 98.6

Esmont's overall cost of living index is 98.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Esmont costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Esmont, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$211,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,051	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Esmont's violent crime rate is 109.8 per 100,000 residents — 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

109.8 /100k

Property Crime

1646.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Esmont, VA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	7.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	76.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Esmont sees average highs of 43.5°F in January and 83.9°F in July, with 48.2 inches of annual precipitation and 17.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Esmont, VA
Average High — January	43.5°F
Average High — July	83.9°F
Annual Precipitation	48.2"
Annual Snowfall	17.0"

Demographics

Metric	Esmont, VA	National Avg
Population	456	—
Median Age	38.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	31.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	55.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.8%	22.2%
65 and over	20.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Scottsville, VA 6 mi Schuyler, VA 6 mi North Garden, VA 10 mi Yogaville, VA 12 mi University of Virginia, VA 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Esmont

Esmont, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

22937

Esmont vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esmont, VA affordable or expensive?

Esmont's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Esmont roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $211,500 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Esmont, VA?

Esmont's violent crime rate is 109.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1646.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Esmont?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Esmont, VA a good place to live?

Esmont, VA has a population of 456, a median household income of $53,051, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. 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 Esmont?

Esmont averages 43.5°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.2 inches with about 17.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Esmont?

Esmont, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22937.

What is the population of Esmont?

The population of Esmont, Virginia is 456 with a median age of 38.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Esmont?

Key numbers for living in Esmont: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $211,500, median household income $53,051, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Esmont side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.