What are the schools like in Painter, VA?

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

What is the median household income in Painter?

The median household income in Painter, VA is $61,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.1%.

What is the weather like in Painter, VA?

Painter has an average high temperature of 48.2°F in January and 87.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Painter, VA affordable or expensive?

Painter's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Painter is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $107,700 and the median rent is $1,113 per month.

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

Painter has a violent crime rate of 315.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 863.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Painter, VA a Good Place to Live?

Painter is a small town of 244 in Virginia, with a median household income of $61,250 and a 1.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Painter stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Painter is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Painter 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: 93.2

Painter's overall cost of living index is 93.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Painter costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Painter, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$107,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,113	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Painter's violent crime rate is 315.6 per 100,000 residents — 17% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

315.6 /100k

Property Crime

863.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Painter, 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	15.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	70.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Painter sees average highs of 48.2°F in January and 87.6°F in July, with 47.2 inches of annual precipitation and 6.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Painter, VA
Average High — January	48.2°F
Average High — July	87.6°F
Annual Precipitation	47.2"
Annual Snowfall	6.6"

Demographics

Metric	Painter, VA	National Avg
Population	244	—
Median Age	34.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	62.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	15.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	21.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	34.0%	22.2%
65 and over	14.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mappsburg, VA 2 mi Savage Town, VA 3 mi Cats Bridge, VA 3 mi Keller, VA 3 mi Belle Haven, VA 3 mi

Painter vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Painter, VA affordable or expensive?

Painter's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Painter roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $107,700 and median rent is $1,113/month.

What is the crime rate in Painter, VA?

Painter's violent crime rate is 315.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 863.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Painter?

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

Is Painter, VA a good place to live?

Painter, VA has a population of 244, a median household income of $61,250, and an unemployment rate of 1.1%. 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.

What is the weather like in Painter?

Painter averages 48.2°F in January and 87.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.2 inches with about 6.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Painter?

The population of Painter, Virginia is 244 with a median age of 34.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Painter?

Key numbers for living in Painter: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $107,700, median household income $61,250, crime index 66 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Painter side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.