Kenbridge is a small town of 1,389 in Virginia, with a median household income of $58,938
and a 5.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Kenbridge stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Kenbridge is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Kenbridge 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: 92.4
Kenbridge's overall cost of living index is 92.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Kenbridge costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Kenbridge, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$136,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$874
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,938
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Kenbridge's violent crime rate is 268.6 per 100,000 residents
— 29% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
268.6 /100k
Property Crime
626.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Kenbridge is served primarily by Lunenburg County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Kenbridge, VA
National Avg
School District
Lunenburg County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
73.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Kenbridge sees average highs of 48.2°F in January
and 87.7°F in July,
with 46.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.3 inches of snow per year.
Kenbridge's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Kenbridge roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $136,300 and median rent is $874/month.
Kenbridge's violent crime rate is 268.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 626.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Kenbridge are operated by Lunenburg County Public Schools.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 15.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Kenbridge, VA has a population of 1,389, a median household income of $58,938, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%.
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.
Kenbridge averages 48.2°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.8 inches
with about 3.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Kenbridge, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 23944.
The population of Kenbridge, Virginia is 1,389 with a median age of 35.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Kenbridge: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $136,300, median household income $58,938, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kenbridge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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