Narrows is a small town of 1,990 in Virginia, with a median household income of $58,411
and a 2.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Narrows stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Narrows is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Narrows 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: 90.7
Narrows's overall cost of living index is 90.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Narrows costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Narrows, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$103,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$867
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,411
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Narrows's violent crime rate is 161.5 per 100,000 residents
— 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
161.5 /100k
Property Crime
1160.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Narrows is served primarily by Giles County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Narrows, VA
National Avg
School District
Giles County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Narrows sees average highs of 42.5°F in January
and 82.8°F in July,
with 38.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 22.7 inches of snow per year.
Narrows's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Narrows roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $103,800 and median rent is $867/month.
Narrows's violent crime rate is 161.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1160.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Narrows are operated by Giles County Public Schools.
The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1. 18.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Narrows, VA has a population of 1,990, a median household income of $58,411, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%.
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.
Narrows averages 42.5°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.6 inches
with about 22.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Narrows, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 24124.
The population of Narrows, Virginia is 1,990 with a median age of 37.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Narrows: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $103,800, median household income $58,411, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Narrows side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
