Caroline
Virginia

What stands out

If you had to describe Caroline County in numbers, start here: population growth is in the top 6% of American counties (+2.2% a year), the median household income is in the top 10% of American counties ($83,562), and homeownership is in the top 11% of American counties (82%). Within Virginia it ranks 7th of 133 counties for population growth.

Where you are

You live in Caroline County, Virginia. 31,181 people live here with you. The population grew 2.2% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +692).

Virginia has a graduated income tax with a 5.75% top rate that begins at just $17,000 of income, so most residents pay near the top rate. It does not tax Social Security and allows an age deduction of up to $12,000 for residents 65 and over. Northern Virginia's federal and defense economy produces incomes closer to the Washington suburbs of Maryland than to the rest of the state. Localities levy annual property tax on vehicles.

Money

The typical household here brings in $83,562 a year, higher than 90% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $48,154. Unemployment runs 3.2%, lower than 56% of American counties. 8% of workers work from home.

Virginia takes 5.4% of that median income in state income tax, about $4,547 a year.

Home

The median home costs $364K, pricier than 81% of American counties, about 2.6 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $1,034 a month. Property tax is 0.57% of home value, roughly $1,438 a year on that median home, lower than 81% of American counties. 82% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.6 per 1,000 residents, lower than 64% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 14 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 75.7 years, shorter than 51% of American counties. There are 5 active physicians in the county, about 1.6 per 10,000 people. 9.4% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.32 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 87% of American counties. 89% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 6 points. 71% of eligible voters turned out. Under Virginia law you can get a concealed-carry permit on request, abortion is legal with limits, and marijuana is legal for adults.

Weather and risk

The year averages 58°F, highs near 69 and lows near 47, warmer than 60% of American counties. About 41 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 16 out of 100, safer than 84% of American counties; the county has had 24 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 206 Mbps down, faster than 53% of American counties. There are 2 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.6 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people.