What are the schools like in Wattsville, VA?

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

What is the median household income in Wattsville?

The median household income in Wattsville, VA is $63,023 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Wattsville, VA?

Wattsville has an average high temperature of 46.2°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Wattsville, VA affordable or expensive?

Wattsville's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wattsville is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $152,400 and the median rent is $1,606 per month.

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

Wattsville 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 Wattsville, VA a Good Place to Live?

Wattsville is a small town of 1,480 in Virginia, with a median household income of $63,023 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

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

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

All Wattsville 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: 97.8

Wattsville's overall cost of living index is 97.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wattsville costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wattsville, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$152,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,606	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	59.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,023	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Wattsville'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	Wattsville, 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	27.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wattsville sees average highs of 46.2°F in January and 86.1°F in July, with 43.3 inches of annual precipitation and 8.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wattsville, VA
Average High — January	46.2°F
Average High — July	86.1°F
Annual Precipitation	43.3"
Annual Snowfall	8.4"

Demographics

Metric	Wattsville, VA	National Avg
Population	1,480	—
Median Age	39.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	63.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	25.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	23.6%	22.2%
65 and over	12.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Atlantic, VA 2 mi Oak Hall, VA 3 mi Horntown, VA 3 mi Temperanceville, VA 4 mi New Church, VA 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Wattsville

Wattsville, VA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

23415 23337

Wattsville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wattsville, VA affordable or expensive?

Wattsville's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wattsville roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $152,400 and median rent is $1,606/month.

What is the crime rate in Wattsville, VA?

Wattsville'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 Wattsville?

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

Is Wattsville, VA a good place to live?

Wattsville, VA has a population of 1,480, a median household income of $63,023, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. 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 Wattsville?

Wattsville averages 46.2°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.3 inches with about 8.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wattsville?

Wattsville, VA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 23415, 23337.

What is the population of Wattsville?

The population of Wattsville, Virginia is 1,480 with a median age of 39.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wattsville?

Key numbers for living in Wattsville: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $152,400, median household income $63,023, crime index 66 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wattsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.