Below Average CostVery SafeBotetourt County Public Schools
Median Income
$76,397
household / year
Median Home Value
$256,900
owner-occupied
Median Rent
N/A
gross / month
Cost of Living
91
national avg = 100
Is Laymantown, VA a Good Place to Live?
Laymantown is a small town of 1,685 in Virginia, with a median household income of $76,397
.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Laymantown stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Laymantown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Laymantown 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: 90.9
Laymantown's overall cost of living index is 90.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Laymantown costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Laymantown, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$256,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$76,397
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Laymantown's violent crime rate is 119.7 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
119.7 /100k
Property Crime
613.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Laymantown is served primarily by Botetourt County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Laymantown, VA
National Avg
School District
Botetourt County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Laymantown sees average highs of 46.2°F in January
and 86.1°F in July,
with 45.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.4 inches of snow per year.
Laymantown's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Laymantown roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $256,900 and median rent is N/A/month.
Laymantown's violent crime rate is 119.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 613.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Laymantown are operated by Botetourt County Public Schools.
The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 29.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Laymantown, VA has a population of 1,685, a median household income of $76,397, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Laymantown averages 46.2°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.7 inches
with about 11.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Laymantown, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 24175.
The population of Laymantown, Virginia is 1,685 with a median age of 54.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Laymantown: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $256,900, median household income $76,397, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Laymantown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.