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Wise, VA
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Population: 2,976
Home Price: $115,500
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Overview
Wise is a small town in the state of Virginia with a population of 2,976. Wise has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
(C) Average
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
16.0 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Wise, VA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Wise
Virginia
United States
Per Capita Income
$24,743
$36,357
$32,693
Median Household Income
$41,250
$78,140
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
7.6%
4.8%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
12.8%
9.8%
10.5%
Age
Wise
Virginia
United States
Median Age
41.1
42.8
42.3
Gender
Wise
Virginia
United States
Male
54.2%
49.1%
49.8%
Female
45.8%
50.9%
50.2%
Race
Wise
Virginia
United States
White
91.7%
73.4%
80.3%
Black or African American
4.3%
15.2%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
0.6%
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
3.4%
4.6%
5.2%
Housing Information
Wise
Virginia
United States
Median Home Price
$115,500
$269,619
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$513
$1,085
$801
Family Households
38.4%
38.4%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
28.5%
28.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
65.8%
68.3%
72.9%
Renters
34.2%
31.7%
27.1%
Education
Wise
Virginia
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
11.1%
7.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
25.1%
25.1%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
24.5%
19.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
5.7%
7.9%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
11.8%
17.7%
15.0%
Proficiency
Wise
Virginia
United States
Mathematics
92.5%
83.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
85.0%
77.4%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Wise
Virginia
United States
Murder
0.0
3.1
3.0
Rape
34.2
36.1
38.0
Robbery
0.0
29.3
40.7
Assault
68.4
120.8
188.5
Property Crime
Wise
Virginia
United States
Burglary
205.1
194.9
336.1
Theft
1606.3
1499.8
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
170.9
109.6
167.1
Arson
0.0
8.4
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Wise, VA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
fast food
hot sauce
spicy food
pickles
burger
mexican food
fermentation
cheese
lilikoi
steak
apple crisp
pizza
brisket
popeyes
bread
ice cream
philly cheesesteak
tast
carrot cake
cauliflower rice
baseball
tennis
football
basketball
video games
softball
country music
golf
volleyball
teams
athletic training
athletics
golfer
baseballsoftball
athletic
nfl
youth sports
auk
recruiting
gaming
digital art
art prints
jewelry
pen ink
painting
fashion
theatre
nature
cultural diversity
drawing painting
pfp
pastel
drawing
creative
literary
exhibition
renaissance
cinema
commissions
poetry
spending time
video games
gaming
youtuber
classic cars
pokemon
books
anime
anime tiddies
fishing
nature photography
outdoors
interests include
memes
hunting fishing
eclectic
enthusiasts
pokmon
hiking
comics
radio show
music videos
sports
digital media
special events
public relations
streaming platform
gaming
marketing
pro wrestling
tv
sporting events
arts
fashion
drama
theatre
producer
hub
celebrity
outdoor
summer
mountain
sports
special events
mountains
space
beach
fire pit
birding
conservation
winter
arts
recreation area
nature
ambience
fishing
ski
facilities
backyard
facility
black friday
cyber monday
pharmacy
etsy shop
retail
accessories
coffee shop
jewelry
poshmark
goodwill
retail store
cvs
merch
orderin
gas station
lotions
grocery store
gift cards
piggly wiggly
groceries
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