Tazewell is a small town of 4,456 in Virginia, with a median household income of $36,928
and a 0.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Tazewell stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Tazewell is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Tazewell 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: 89.7
Tazewell's overall cost of living index is 89.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Tazewell costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Tazewell, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$113,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$699
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$36,928
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Tazewell's violent crime rate is 163.5 per 100,000 residents
— 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
163.5 /100k
Property Crime
887.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Tazewell is served primarily by Tazewell County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Tazewell, VA
National Avg
School District
Tazewell County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
3
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Tazewell sees average highs of 39.3°F in January
and 78.8°F in July,
with 47.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 46.9 inches of snow per year.
Tazewell's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Tazewell roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $113,700 and median rent is $699/month.
Tazewell's violent crime rate is 163.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 887.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Tazewell are operated by Tazewell County Public Schools.
The district has 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 17.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Tazewell, VA has a population of 4,456, a median household income of $36,928, and an unemployment rate of 0.9%.
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.
Tazewell averages 39.3°F in January and 78.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.6 inches
with about 46.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Tazewell, Virginia is 4,456 with a median age of 45.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Tazewell: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $113,700, median household income $36,928, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tazewell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
