Victoria is a small town of 1,946 in Virginia, with a median household income of $35,806
and a 4.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Victoria stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Victoria is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Victoria 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: 92.1
Victoria's overall cost of living index is 92.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Victoria costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Victoria, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$128,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$877
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$35,806
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Victoria's violent crime rate is 343.1 per 100,000 residents
— 10% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
343.1 /100k
Property Crime
800.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Victoria is served primarily by Lunenburg County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Victoria, VA
National Avg
School District
Lunenburg County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
79.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Victoria sees average highs of 47.5°F in January
and 88.9°F in July,
with 43.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.5 inches of snow per year.
Victoria's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Victoria roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $128,100 and median rent is $877/month.
Victoria's violent crime rate is 343.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 800.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Victoria are operated by Lunenburg County Public Schools.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 13.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Victoria, VA has a population of 1,946, a median household income of $35,806, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%.
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.
Victoria averages 47.5°F in January and 88.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.9 inches
with about 4.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Victoria, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 23974.
The population of Victoria, Virginia is 1,946 with a median age of 39.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Victoria: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $128,100, median household income $35,806, crime index 69 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Victoria side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
