What are the schools like in Onancock, VA?

School district data for Onancock is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Onancock?

The median household income in Onancock, VA is $51,830 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.7%.

What is the weather like in Onancock, VA?

Onancock has an average high temperature of 48.2°F in January and 87.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Onancock, VA affordable or expensive?

Onancock's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Onancock is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $226,500 and the median rent is $964 per month.

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

Onancock has a violent crime rate of 173.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1819.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Onancock, VA a Good Place to Live?

Onancock is a small town of 1,434 in Virginia, with a median household income of $51,830 and a 9.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Onancock stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Onancock is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Onancock 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: 95.7

Onancock's overall cost of living index is 95.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Onancock costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Onancock, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$226,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$964	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$51,830	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Onancock's violent crime rate is 173.3 per 100,000 residents — 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

173.3 /100k

Property Crime

1819.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Onancock, VA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Onancock sees average highs of 48.2°F in January and 87.6°F in July, with 48.8 inches of annual precipitation and 6.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Onancock, VA
Average High — January	48.2°F
Average High — July	87.6°F
Annual Precipitation	48.8"
Annual Snowfall	6.6"

Demographics

Metric	Onancock, VA	National Avg
Population	1,434	—
Median Age	45.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	51.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	41.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	24.9%	22.2%
65 and over	31.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Onley, VA 2 mi Savageville, VA 2 mi Tasley, VA 3 mi Southside Chesconessex, VA 3 mi Deep Creek, VA 3 mi

Onancock vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Onancock, VA affordable or expensive?

Onancock's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Onancock roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $226,500 and median rent is $964/month.

What is the crime rate in Onancock, VA?

Onancock's violent crime rate is 173.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1819.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Onancock?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Onancock, VA a good place to live?

Onancock, VA has a population of 1,434, a median household income of $51,830, and an unemployment rate of 9.7%. 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 Onancock?

Onancock averages 48.2°F in January and 87.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.8 inches with about 6.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Onancock?

The population of Onancock, Virginia is 1,434 with a median age of 45.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Onancock?

Key numbers for living in Onancock: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $226,500, median household income $51,830, crime index 62 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Onancock side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.