What are the schools like in Wachapreague, VA?

School district data for Wachapreague is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Wachapreague?

The median household income in Wachapreague, VA is $54,844 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

What is the weather like in Wachapreague, VA?

Wachapreague has an average high temperature of 48.2°F in January and 87.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Wachapreague, VA affordable or expensive?

Wachapreague's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wachapreague is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $207,200 and the median rent is $1,750 per month.

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

Wachapreague has a violent crime rate of 315.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 863.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wachapreague, VA a Good Place to Live?

Wachapreague is a small town of 270 in Virginia, with a median household income of $54,844 and a 2.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is right at the national average.

Strengths: Wachapreague stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Wachapreague is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Wachapreague 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: 100.0

Wachapreague's overall cost of living index is 100.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Wachapreague's cost of living is right at the national average.

Metric	Wachapreague, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$207,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,750	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,844	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Wachapreague's violent crime rate is 315.6 per 100,000 residents — 17% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

315.6 /100k

Property Crime

863.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Wachapreague, VA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	31.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wachapreague sees average highs of 48.2°F in January and 87.6°F in July, with 48.8 inches of annual precipitation and 6.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wachapreague, VA
Average High — January	48.2°F
Average High — July	87.6°F
Annual Precipitation	48.8"
Annual Snowfall	6.6"

Demographics

Metric	Wachapreague, VA	National Avg
Population	270	—
Median Age	65.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.0%	18.9%
Asian	2.2%	6.3%
Under 18	9.6%	22.2%
65 and over	50.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Locust Mount, VA 1 mi Mappsburg, VA 4 mi Melfa, VA 4 mi Keller, VA 4 mi Quinby, VA 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Wachapreague

Wachapreague, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

23480

Wachapreague vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wachapreague, VA affordable or expensive?

Wachapreague's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. The median home price is $207,200 and median rent is $1,750/month.

What is the crime rate in Wachapreague, VA?

Wachapreague's violent crime rate is 315.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 863.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wachapreague?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Wachapreague, VA a good place to live?

Wachapreague, VA has a population of 270, a median household income of $54,844, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%. 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 Wachapreague?

Wachapreague averages 48.2°F in January and 87.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.8 inches with about 6.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wachapreague?

Wachapreague, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 23480.

What is the population of Wachapreague?

The population of Wachapreague, Virginia is 270 with a median age of 65.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wachapreague?

Key numbers for living in Wachapreague: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $207,200, median household income $54,844, crime index 66 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wachapreague side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.