Troutville is a small town of 467 in Virginia, with a median household income of $51,844
and a 1.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Troutville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Troutville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Troutville 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: 90.9
Troutville's overall cost of living index is 90.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Troutville costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Troutville, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$208,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,297
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
58.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$51,844
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Troutville's violent crime rate is 119.7 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
119.7 /100k
Property Crime
613.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Troutville is served primarily by Botetourt County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Troutville, VA
National Avg
School District
Botetourt County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Troutville sees average highs of 46.2°F in January
and 86.1°F in July,
with 45.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.4 inches of snow per year.
Troutville's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Troutville roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $208,800 and median rent is $1,297/month.
Troutville's violent crime rate is 119.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 613.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Troutville are operated by Botetourt County Public Schools.
The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 17.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Troutville, VA has a population of 467, a median household income of $51,844, and an unemployment rate of 1.4%.
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.
Troutville averages 46.2°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.7 inches
with about 11.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Troutville, Virginia is 467 with a median age of 49.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Troutville: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $208,800, median household income $51,844, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Troutville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
