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West Point is a small town of 3,396 in Virginia, with a median household income of $72,305
and a 2.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
West Point stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether West Point is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All West Point 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: 98.0
West Point's overall cost of living index is 98.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in West Point costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
West Point, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$250,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,192
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$72,305
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
West Point's violent crime rate is 139.9 per 100,000 residents
— 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
139.9 /100k
Property Crime
727.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
West Point is served primarily by West Point Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
West Point, VA
National Avg
School District
West Point Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
35.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
West Point sees average highs of 49.0°F in January
and 90.0°F in July,
with 47.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.6 inches of snow per year.
West Point's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes West Point roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $250,700 and median rent is $1,192/month.
West Point's violent crime rate is 139.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 727.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in West Point are operated by West Point Public Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 35.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
West Point, VA has a population of 3,396, a median household income of $72,305, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
West Point averages 49.0°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.9 inches
with about 9.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
West Point, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 23181.
The population of West Point, Virginia is 3,396 with a median age of 41.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in West Point: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $250,700, median household income $72,305, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare West Point side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
