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Is The University of Virginia's College at Wise, VA a Good Place to Live?
The University of Virginia's College at Wise is a small town of 650 in Virginia, with a median household income of N/A
and a 0.6% unemployment rate.
Strengths:
The University of Virginia's College at Wise stands out for short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether The University of Virginia's College at Wise is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All The University of Virginia's College at Wise city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the The University of Virginia's College at Wise metro area.
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The University of Virginia's College at Wise, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
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$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,108
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
0.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
The University of Virginia's College at Wise's violent crime rate is 184.6 per 100,000 residents
— 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
184.6 /100k
Property Crime
1530.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
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The University of Virginia's College at Wise, VA
National Avg
School District
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Elementary Schools
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Middle Schools
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High Schools
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
34.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
The University of Virginia's College at Wise sees average highs of 42.6°F in January
and 80.6°F in July,
with 51.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 47.1 inches of snow per year.
The University of Virginia's College at Wise has a median home value of N/A and median rent of $1,108/month against a median household income of N/A.
The University of Virginia's College at Wise's violent crime rate is 184.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1530.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
The University of Virginia's College at Wise, VA has a population of 650, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.6%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
The University of Virginia's College at Wise averages 42.6°F in January and 80.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.6 inches
with about 47.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of The University of Virginia's College at Wise, Virginia is 650 with a median age of 20.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in The University of Virginia's College at Wise: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare The University of Virginia's College at Wise side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.