What are the schools like in Surry, VA?

Surry is served primarily by Surry County Public Schools. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.4:1.

What is the median household income in Surry?

The median household income in Surry, VA is $87,917 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

What is the weather like in Surry, VA?

Surry has an average high temperature of 49.1°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 4.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Surry, VA affordable or expensive?

Surry's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Surry is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $193,800 and the median rent is $1,422 per month.

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

Surry has a violent crime rate of 77.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 669.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Surry, VA a Good Place to Live?

Surry is a small town of 222 in Virginia, with a median household income of $87,917 and a 1.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Surry stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Surry is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Surry 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: 98.0

Surry's overall cost of living index is 98.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Surry costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Surry, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$193,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,422	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$87,917	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Surry's violent crime rate is 77.9 per 100,000 residents — 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

77.9 /100k

Property Crime

669.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Surry is served primarily by Surry County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Surry, VA	National Avg
School District	Surry County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Surry sees average highs of 49.1°F in January and 88.5°F in July, with 48.9 inches of annual precipitation and 4.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Surry, VA
Average High — January	49.1°F
Average High — July	88.5°F
Annual Precipitation	48.9"
Annual Snowfall	4.3"

Demographics

Metric	Surry, VA	National Avg
Population	222	—
Median Age	45.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	42.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	20.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.7%	22.2%
65 and over	17.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Scotland, VA 4 mi Dendron, VA 9 mi Claremont, VA 10 mi Rushmere, VA 10 mi Williamsburg, VA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Surry

Surry, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

23846

Surry vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Surry, VA affordable or expensive?

Surry's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Surry roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $193,800 and median rent is $1,422/month.

What is the crime rate in Surry, VA?

Surry's violent crime rate is 77.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 669.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Surry?

Public schools in Surry are operated by Surry County Public Schools. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.4:1. 33.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Surry, VA a good place to live?

Surry, VA has a population of 222, a median household income of $87,917, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%. 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 Surry?

Surry averages 49.1°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.9 inches with about 4.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Surry?

Surry, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 23846.

What is the population of Surry?

The population of Surry, Virginia is 222 with a median age of 45.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Surry?

Key numbers for living in Surry: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $193,800, median household income $87,917, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Surry side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.