Greene
Virginia

What stands out

Three things set Greene County apart from the other 3,142 counties: the median household income is in the top 11% of American counties ($81,338), the typical two-bedroom rent is in the top 11% of American counties ($1,211 a month), and natural-hazard risk is in the bottom 13% of American counties (13 of 100). Within Virginia it ranks 38th of 133 counties for the median household income.

Where you are

You live in Greene County, Virginia. 20,631 people live here with you. The population grew 1.4% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +270).

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 $81,338 a year, higher than 89% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $43,718. Unemployment runs 2.4%, lower than 86% of American counties. 11% of workers work from home.

Virginia takes 5.4% of that median income in state income tax, about $4,419 a year.

Home

The median home costs $384K, pricier than 84% of American counties, about 3.2 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $1,211 a month. Property tax is 0.64% of home value, roughly $1,841 a year on that median home, lower than 72% of American counties. 78% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.5 per 1,000 residents, lower than 72% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 22 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 78.6 years, longer than 81% of American counties. There are 12 active physicians in the county, about 5.8 per 10,000 people. 10.7% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 2.97 where 3.0 is national grade level, lower than 53% of American counties. 89% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 21 points. 77% 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 56°F, highs near 67 and lows near 45, warmer than 50% of American counties. About 41 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 13 out of 100, safer than 87% of American counties; the county has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 205 Mbps down, faster than 52% of American counties. For a night or a weekend out: 0.5 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people.