North Garden is a small town of 374 in Virginia, with a median household income of $187,955
and a 2.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is
1% below the national average.
Strengths:
North Garden stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether North Garden is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All North Garden 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
North Garden's overall cost of living index is 98.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in North Garden costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.
Metric
North Garden, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$474,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$187,955
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
North Garden'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
North Garden 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
North Garden, 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
45.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
North Garden sees average highs of 44.7°F in January
and 87.4°F in July,
with 48.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 17.0 inches of snow per year.
North Garden's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average.
That makes North Garden roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $474,400 and median rent is N/A/month.
North Garden'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.
Public schools in North Garden 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. 45.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
North Garden, VA has a population of 374, a median household income of $187,955, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
North Garden averages 44.7°F in January and 87.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.5 inches
with about 17.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
North Garden, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22959.
The population of North Garden, Virginia is 374 with a median age of 51.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in North Garden: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $474,400, median household income $187,955, 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 North Garden side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
