What are the schools like in Fancy Gap, VA?

Fancy Gap is served primarily by Carroll County Public Schools. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1.

What is the median household income in Fancy Gap?

The median household income in Fancy Gap, VA is N/A 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 Fancy Gap, VA?

Fancy Gap has an average high temperature of 42.4°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.6 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Fancy Gap, VA?

Fancy Gap has a violent crime rate of 107.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 812.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fancy Gap, VA a Good Place to Live?

Fancy Gap is a small town of 23 in Virginia, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Fancy Gap stands out for solid school ratings (A-).

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

All Fancy Gap city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Fancy Gap metro area.

Metric	Fancy Gap, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Fancy Gap's violent crime rate is 107.4 per 100,000 residents — 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

107.4 /100k

Property Crime

812.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Fancy Gap is served primarily by Carroll County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Fancy Gap, VA	National Avg
School District	Carroll County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fancy Gap sees average highs of 42.4°F in January and 82.2°F in July, with 45.6 inches of annual precipitation and 16.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fancy Gap, VA
Average High — January	42.4°F
Average High — July	82.2°F
Annual Precipitation	45.6"
Annual Snowfall	16.6"

Demographics

Metric	Fancy Gap, VA	National Avg
Population	23	—
Median Age	N/A	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	39.1%	22.2%
65 and over	0.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cana, VA 7 mi Hillsville, VA 7 mi Woodlawn CDP (Carroll County), VA 8 mi Galax, VA 12 mi Mount Airy, NC 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Fancy Gap

Fancy Gap, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

24328

Fancy Gap vs Other Cities

Fancy Gap, VA vs Cana, VA Fancy Gap, VA vs Hillsville, VA Fancy Gap, VA vs Woodlawn CDP (Carroll County), VA Fancy Gap, VA vs Galax, VA Fancy Gap, VA vs Mount Airy, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fancy Gap, VA affordable or expensive?

Fancy Gap has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Fancy Gap, VA?

Fancy Gap's violent crime rate is 107.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 812.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fancy Gap?

Public schools in Fancy Gap are operated by Carroll County Public Schools. The district has 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 0.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fancy Gap, VA a good place to live?

Fancy Gap, VA has a population of 23, a median household income of N/A, 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 Fancy Gap?

Fancy Gap averages 42.4°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.6 inches with about 16.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fancy Gap?

Fancy Gap, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 24328.

What is the population of Fancy Gap?

The population of Fancy Gap, Virginia is 23. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fancy Gap?

Key numbers for living in Fancy Gap: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fancy Gap side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.