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Emporia, VA
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Population: 5,761
Home Price: $104,500
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Overview
Emporia is a small town in the state of Virginia with a population of 5,761. Emporia has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
17.8 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Emporia, VA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Emporia
Virginia
United States
Per Capita Income
$21,498
$36,357
$32,693
Median Household Income
$36,111
$78,140
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
15.9%
4.8%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
15.0%
9.8%
10.5%
Age
Emporia
Virginia
United States
Median Age
39.2
42.8
42.3
Gender
Emporia
Virginia
United States
Male
46.7%
49.1%
49.8%
Female
53.3%
50.9%
50.2%
Race
Emporia
Virginia
United States
White
21.5%
73.4%
80.3%
Black or African American
63.5%
15.2%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.1%
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
0.1%
2.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
14.7%
4.6%
5.2%
Housing Information
Emporia
Virginia
United States
Median Home Price
$104,500
$269,619
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$525
$1,085
$801
Family Households
28.9%
28.9%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
45.6%
45.6%
26.2%
Homeowners
40.4%
68.3%
72.9%
Renters
59.6%
31.7%
27.1%
Education
Emporia
Virginia
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
15.4%
7.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
34.4%
34.4%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
19.1%
19.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.7%
7.9%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
7.3%
17.7%
15.0%
Proficiency
Emporia
Virginia
United States
Mathematics
69.2%
83.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
58.2%
77.4%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Emporia
Virginia
United States
Murder
20.0
3.1
3.0
Rape
60.0
36.1
38.0
Robbery
100.0
29.3
40.7
Assault
60.0
120.8
188.5
Property Crime
Emporia
Virginia
United States
Burglary
380.0
194.9
336.1
Theft
3360.0
1499.8
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
160.0
109.6
167.1
Arson
20.0
8.4
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Emporia, VA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
biscuits
chicken sandwich
fried chicken
grilled chicken
chicken wings
sandwich
freshly made
delicious food
fast food
mexican food
sweet tea
chinese food
delicious
fish sandwich
cooking
crispy fried
salad
iced tea
fresh salads
hand breaded
athlete
country music
little league
softball
nascar
football
wrestling
baseball
racing
teams
nfl
nfl cfl
cfl
athletes
basketball
coaches
philly sports
spor
golf
gaming
craftwork
creative
graffiti
poster
studio
ceramics
creativity
logos
nature
prints
animation
poetry
artists
nft
collection
spending time
delving into a
nascar
iracing
poketubers
camping
legos
hunting
fishing
anime
gaming
books
youtuber
outdoors
radio show
tv
local news
creative
drama
media platform
studio
producer
comedy
sports
lifestyle
gaming
roanoke valley
entertainer
ent
seo marketing
advertising
commentary
films
emmy winner
beach
picnic
summer
aquarium
astronomy
situated near
facility
space
sports
lodging
winter
camping
boardwalk
hunting
fishing
pool
nature
facilities
food lion
christmas gifts
christmas shopping
post office
pharmacy
open ampm
cvs
retail store
gift card
mcdonalds
convenience store
restaurant
walm
retail
lowes
amazon
deals
tj maxx
supermarkets
goods
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