What are the schools like in Keswick, VA?

Keswick is served primarily by Albemarle County Public Schools. The district operates 15 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.

What is the median household income in Keswick?

The median household income in Keswick, VA is $250,001 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 Keswick, VA?

Keswick has an average high temperature of 44.1°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Keswick, VA affordable or expensive?

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

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

Keswick 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 Keswick, VA a Good Place to Live?

Keswick is a small town of 336 in Virginia, with a median household income of $250,001 . Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Keswick stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

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

All Keswick 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

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

Metric	Keswick, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$250,001	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Keswick'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

Keswick is served primarily by Albemarle County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Keswick, VA	National Avg
School District	Albemarle County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	15	—
Middle Schools	5	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	88.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Keswick sees average highs of 44.1°F in January and 85.3°F in July, with 45.5 inches of annual precipitation and 15.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Keswick, VA
Average High — January	44.1°F
Average High — July	85.3°F
Annual Precipitation	45.5"
Annual Snowfall	15.6"

Demographics

Metric	Keswick, VA	National Avg
Population	336	—
Median Age	67.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.3%	22.2%
65 and over	50.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rivanna, VA 2 mi Pantops, VA 5 mi Lake Monticello, VA 7 mi Charlottesville, VA 7 mi Rio, VA 8 mi

Keswick vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keswick, VA affordable or expensive?

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

What is the crime rate in Keswick, VA?

Keswick'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 Keswick?

Public schools in Keswick are operated by Albemarle County Public Schools. The district has 15 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 88.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Keswick, VA a good place to live?

Keswick, VA has a population of 336, a median household income of $250,001, 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 Keswick?

Keswick averages 44.1°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.5 inches with about 15.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Keswick?

The population of Keswick, Virginia is 336 with a median age of 67.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Keswick?

Key numbers for living in Keswick: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $250,001, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Keswick side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.