What are the schools like in White Stone, VA?

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

What is the median household income in White Stone?

The median household income in White Stone, VA is $47,917 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.1%.

What is the weather like in White Stone, VA?

White Stone has an average high temperature of 46.9°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.5 inches.

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

Q: Is White Stone, VA affordable or expensive?

White Stone's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means White Stone is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $181,900 and the median rent is $1,020 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in White Stone, VA?

White Stone has a violent crime rate of 207.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 631.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is White Stone, VA a Good Place to Live?

White Stone is a small town of 311 in Virginia, with a median household income of $47,917 and a 8.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: White Stone stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether White Stone is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All White Stone 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: 95.1

White Stone's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in White Stone costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	White Stone, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$181,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,020	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,917	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

White Stone's violent crime rate is 207.5 per 100,000 residents — 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

207.5 /100k

Property Crime

631.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	White Stone, 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	14.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

White Stone sees average highs of 46.9°F in January and 84.8°F in July, with 52.2 inches of annual precipitation and 8.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	White Stone, VA
Average High — January	46.9°F
Average High — July	84.8°F
Annual Precipitation	52.2"
Annual Snowfall	8.5"

Demographics

Metric	White Stone, VA	National Avg
Population	311	—
Median Age	50.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	64.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	28.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.6%	22.2%
65 and over	26.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Irvington, VA 2 mi Weems, VA 4 mi Kilmarnock, VA 5 mi Deltaville, VA 7 mi Lancaster, VA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in White Stone

White Stone, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

22578

White Stone vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is White Stone, VA affordable or expensive?

White Stone's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes White Stone roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $181,900 and median rent is $1,020/month.

What is the crime rate in White Stone, VA?

White Stone's violent crime rate is 207.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 631.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in White Stone?

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

Is White Stone, VA a good place to live?

White Stone, VA has a population of 311, a median household income of $47,917, and an unemployment rate of 8.1%. 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 White Stone?

White Stone averages 46.9°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.2 inches with about 8.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in White Stone?

White Stone, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22578.

What is the population of White Stone?

The population of White Stone, Virginia is 311 with a median age of 50.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in White Stone?

Key numbers for living in White Stone: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $181,900, median household income $47,917, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare White Stone side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.