Keysville is a small town of 760 in Virginia, with a median household income of $26,691
and a 2.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Keysville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Keysville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Keysville 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: 90.2
Keysville's overall cost of living index is 90.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Keysville costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Keysville, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$127,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$694
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
36.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$26,691
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Keysville's violent crime rate is 109.4 per 100,000 residents
— 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
109.4 /100k
Property Crime
850.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Keysville is served primarily by Governor's School of Southside Virginia.
Metric
Keysville, VA
National Avg
School District
Governor's School of Southside Virginia
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Keysville sees average highs of 47.6°F in January
and 88.4°F in July,
with 43.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.5 inches of snow per year.
Keysville's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Keysville roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $127,900 and median rent is $694/month.
Keysville's violent crime rate is 109.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 850.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Keysville are operated by Governor's School of Southside Virginia.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
24.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Keysville, VA has a population of 760, a median household income of $26,691, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%.
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.
Keysville averages 47.6°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.9 inches
with about 4.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Keysville, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 23947.
The population of Keysville, Virginia is 760 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Keysville: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $127,900, median household income $26,691, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Keysville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
