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Damascus, VA
B+
Population: 666
Home Price: $129,200
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Overview
Damascus is a village in the state of Virginia with a population of 666. Damascus has a cool summer and wet winter climate. There are mountains nearby so you can enjoy the smell of fresh air and inspiration to be active.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Village
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(F) Poor
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
20.6 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Cool Summer and Wet Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
Yes
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Damascus, VA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Damascus
Virginia
United States
Per Capita Income
$26,752
$36,357
$32,693
Median Household Income
$30,139
$78,140
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
2.2%
4.8%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
8.9%
9.8%
10.5%
Age
Damascus
Virginia
United States
Median Age
47.5
42.8
42.3
Gender
Damascus
Virginia
United States
Male
46.2%
49.1%
49.8%
Female
53.8%
50.9%
50.2%
Race
Damascus
Virginia
United States
White
97.9%
73.4%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.0%
15.2%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
4.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
2.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
2.1%
4.6%
5.2%
Housing Information
Damascus
Virginia
United States
Median Home Price
$129,200
$269,619
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$443
$1,085
$801
Family Households
33.7%
33.7%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
37.1%
37.1%
26.2%
Homeowners
49.1%
68.3%
72.9%
Renters
50.9%
31.7%
27.1%
Education
Damascus
Virginia
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
0.6%
7.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
34.8%
34.8%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
28.2%
19.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
9.8%
7.9%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
9.2%
17.7%
15.0%
Proficiency
Damascus
Virginia
United States
Mathematics
92.0%
83.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
85.0%
77.4%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Damascus
Virginia
United States
Murder
0.0
3.1
3.0
Rape
0.0
36.1
38.0
Robbery
0.0
29.3
40.7
Assault
0.0
120.8
188.5
Property Crime
Damascus
Virginia
United States
Burglary
381.2
194.9
336.1
Theft
6226.2
1499.8
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
508.3
109.6
167.1
Arson
0.0
8.4
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Damascus, VA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
pickles
potato chips
margaritas
authentic
vegan
mexican
beef
cheese
nascar
racing
motorsports
softball
teams
physical therapist
swimming
recruiting
tennis
gaming
football
designs
kilnformed
literature
library
theatre
photography
cultural events
studios
creativity
pet portrait
craft
collection
nascar
spending time
motorsports
kayak fishing
memes
photography
books
computers
youtuber
camping
adventures
hunting
gaming
motorsports
entertainers
theatre
comedy
photography
sports
cultural events
studios
programming
corporate
outdoor
gaming
marketing
tv
#wednesgays
mountain
biking
campfires
backpacking
fly fishing
summer
photography
beach
winter
space
sports
ski
wildlife
camping
swimming
hunting
designs
redbubble
showroom
merch
louis vuitton
gas stations
pharmacy
walmart
amazon
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