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King William
Virginia

18K

Population

$79K

Median Income

$353K

Median Home

R+35

Politics

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What stands out

What stands out about King William County: homeownership is in the top 2% of American counties (86%), population growth is in the top 4% of American counties (+2.7% a year), and the median household income is in the top 13% of American counties ($79,398). Within Virginia it ranks 8th of 133 counties for homeownership.

Where you are

You live in King William County, Virginia. 17,845 people live here with you. The population grew 2.7% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +470).

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 $79,398 a year, higher than 87% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $59,062. Unemployment runs 2.7%, lower than 77% of American counties. 11% of workers work from home.

Virginia takes 5.4% of that median income in state income tax, about $4,308 a year.

Home

The median home costs $356K, pricier than 80% of American counties, about 2.7 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $909 a month. Property tax is 0.67% of home value, roughly $1,697 a year on that median home, lower than 69% of American counties. 86% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.5 per 1,000 residents, lower than 70% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 14 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 75.3 years, shorter than 56% of American counties. There are 6 active physicians in the county, about 3.4 per 10,000 people. 7.1% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.44 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 94% of American counties. 93% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 35 points. 82% 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 48, warmer than 62% of American counties. About 47 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 35 out of 100, safer than 65% of American counties; the county has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 226 Mbps down, faster than 62% of American counties. There are 4 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.8 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people.

Written from the figures below. Percentiles compare this county with every other county that reports the same figure; missing figures are left out rather than guessed.

Economy

Median Household Income$79K
This county
national avg ~$75K
Poverty Rate7.3%
This county
national avg ~11.5%
Unemployment Rate2.7%
This county
national avg ~3.8%
GDP per Capita$40,354
Federal Spending per Capita$1,509
Median Individual Earnings$50K
This county
national avg $45K
Professional/Management Workers37.6%
Average Adjusted Gross Income$73K
Avg Credit Score674
Work From Home %10.6%
This county
national avg 17.0%
Population Under 1822.8%
This county
national avg 22.0%
Single-Person Households24.0%
This county
national avg 28.0%
Banks & Finance Firms6
Income (20th Percentile)$37K
Income (80th Percentile)$138K
Income (95th Percentile)$219K
Bachelor's Degree or Higher24.8%
This county
national avg 34.3%
Less Than High School6.5%
This county
national avg 11.0%
Knowledge Economy GDP %5.0%
Dependency Ratio0.64
Medicare Spending / Person$2,742
SS Benefits / Person$4,164
Education Wage Premium1.14x
Median Earnings (Bachelor's)$56K
Median Earnings (Graduate)$58K
Median Earnings (HS Diploma)$51K
Public Assistance Recipients1.3%
Average Annual Wage$59K
Professional Services Concentration0.46x national
This county
1.0 = national average share
Federal Government Jobs Located Here29
Federal Share of Jobs Located Here0.7%
Residents Who Work for the Federal Government3.2%
Federal Civilian Share of Earnings0.8%
Federal Contract Dollars Performed Here (FY2025)$20M
Contract Dollars Relative to Local Wages0.07x wages
Largest Award's Share of Contract Dollars32%
Oil and Gas Share of Earnings (incl. proprietors)0.0%

Housing

Sources: Zillow ZHVI · Census ACS 2022 · Tax Foundation 2023 (effective rates)

Median Home Value$353K
This county
$390K state avg
$303K national
Market Rent (ZORI)$1239/mo
This county
$1700/mo state avg
$1400/mo national
Property Tax Rate0.67%
This county
0.74% state avg
1.10% national

Annual tax on median home: $1,697

Affordability & Supply

HUD Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,655/mo
Home Price Change (1 yr)+5.5%−+3.0% since 2024
Home Value to Income Ratio2.7x income
Severely Cost-Burdened Households8.3%
Homeownership Rate86.1%
This county
national avg ~65%

Market Activity

Sources: Zillow Research monthly · Redfin

Listings with Price Cuts— Low — market moving fast
20.9%
Active Listings
54
New Listings / Month
28

Source: Zillow Research · Updated monthly

Days on Market (Redfin)— Average pace
21 days
Months of Supply (Redfin)— Low inventory — sellers market
2.1 mo
Sold Above List (Redfin)— Competitive — many homes bid up
40.5%
Sale-to-List Ratio (Redfin)— Sellers market — homes selling at or above list
101.0%

Source: Redfin · Updated monthly

Health

Life Expectancy75.3 yrs
This county
national avg ~78.5 years
Food Insecurity5.9%
This county
national avg ~11%
Food Environment Index9.3 / 10
This county
higher = better access
Primary Care Shortage Score16
This county
national avg 5
Mental Health Shortage Score18
Dental Care Shortage Score17
Healthcare Shortage Score17.0
Healthcare Offices10
Obesity Rate (BRFSS)34.3%
This county
national avg 32.0%
Smoking Rate (BRFSS)13.7%
This county
national avg 14.0%
Poor Health Rate (BRFSS)17.2%
This county
national avg 18.0%
Physical Inactivity (BRFSS)22.8%
This county
national avg 24.0%
High Blood Pressure (BRFSS)32.5%
This county
national avg 32.0%
Active Physicians6
Nursing Home Rating3.0 / 5
This county
national avg ~3 stars
ER Visits per 1,000 Medicare Patients640 / 1,000
Medicare Cost per Beneficiary$12,840
Uninsured (under 65)7.1%
This county
national avg ~10%
Adults with Depression24.7%

Education

Reading Test Scores3.44 grade level
HS Diploma Holders3,599
Bachelor's Degree Holders2,299
HS Completion Rate93.5%
This county
national avg ~85%

Safety

Violent Crime Rate3.5 / 1,000
This county
national avg ~4.0
Firearm Fatality Rate11.5 / 100K
This county
national avg ~13.6/100K
Drug Overdose Rate39.7 / 100K
This county
national avg ~21/100K
Traffic Fatalities4
Social Vulnerability (CDC SVI)3th pct
Drug Overdose Deaths (2024)13.7 / 100K
Suicide Rate14.3 / 100K
This county
national avg ~14/100K

Climate & Air Quality

Natural Amenity Scale-0.1
January Sunshine0.68
January Temperature0.38
Average Temp58°F-0.2% since 2022
Avg High Temp69°F-1.2% since 2022
Avg Low Temp48°F+1.1% since 2022
Median AQIAQI 48
Good Air Days204 days/yr
Unhealthy Air Days5 days/yr
Annual Precipitation47.2 in/yr+14% since 2022
Avg Storm Events8.2 storms/yr
Avg Annual Storm Damage$22K
Drought Index (2022)-0.37
Heating Degree Days3,844 HDD/yr
This county
national avg ~4,500 HDD/yr
Cooling Degree Days1,431 CDD/yr
This county
national avg ~1,200 CDD/yr
Heating Degree Days (1901–2000 Baseline)4,102 HDD/yr
Cooling Degree Days (1901–2000 Baseline)1,277 CDD/yr
Avg Tornadoes / Year0.0
Avg Flood Events / Year0.4
Avg Hail Events / Year0.4
Avg Hurricane Events / Year0.00
Avg Wildfire Events / Year0.0
Avg Winter Storms / Year0.0
Avg Heat Events / Year0.0
Natural Hazard Risk (FEMA)35 / 100
Community Resilience (FEMA)84 / 100
Federal Disaster Declarations25 since 1953
Fine Particulate Pollution (PM2.5)6.7 µg/m³
This county
EPA standard 9 µg/m³

Outdoor & Recreation

Historic Places (NRHP)21 properties
FAA-Registered Airports5 total
Airports (excl. heliports)4 airports

Internet & Remote Work

Download Speed226 Mbps
This county
national avg ~120 Mbps
Upload Speed30 Mbps
Fixed Internet (Q1 2026)357 Mbps
Mobile Internet (Q1 2026)209 Mbps
Mobile Upload (Q1 2026)39 Mbps
Mobile Latency (Q1 2026)65 ms
Households with 100Mbps+59.1%
This county
national avg 75.0%
Cellular-Only Internet30.5%
This county
national avg 8.0%
Fixed Upload Speed (Q1 2026)120 Mbps

EV Infrastructure

EV Charging Stations1 stations
DC Fast Chargers4 chargers
Level 2 EV Chargers0

Commute & Transit

Remote Workers969 workers
Public Transit Commuters14 workers
Walk to Work (workers)15 workers
Extreme Commutes (90+ min)141 workers
Bike Commuters0.2%
Walk to Work0.2%

Families & Childcare

Childcare Cost Burden19.6%
This county
national median ~27% of household income
Childcare Centers7.7 per 10K residents
Childcare Facilities5

Civic & Community

Voter Turnout82.3%
This county
national avg ~55%
Volunteering Rate1.0%
Income Inequality (Gini)3.776
Nonprofit Organizations99
Veterans Share11.4%
This county
national avg 7.0%
Married Adults57.4%
Never-Married Adults26.6%
Divorced Adults9.2%
Religious Organizations10
Asian Population0.8%
Native American Population0.9%
Membership Associations5.0 per 10K residents

Lifestyle & Services

Full-Service Restaurants0.85 per 1K residents
Grocery Stores3
Recreation Businesses5
Professional Services Firms33
Veterinary Practices5
Real Estate Firms11
Debt Burden
Avg Mortgage Balance$83K
Avg Student Loan Balance$10K
Avg Credit Card Balance$4K
Loan Delinquency Rate47.7%
This county
national avg 4.0%

Innovation

Inventor Rate0.18%

Politics

R+35

2024 Presidential · Virginia was D+3 statewide

vs Virginia State

Income tax
5.75%Same (state law)
Property tax
0.67%0.74% state avg
Politics
R+35D+3
COL Index
102state index (no county figure)

Population & Migration

Net Domestic Migration 2023

↑ +470

More people arriving than leaving

IRS Wealth Migration

Lower-income migration pattern (IRS: 0.84x avg income)

Economic Mobility

39%

chance a low-income child reaches the middle class

Source: Opportunity Insights

Real Estate

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Median home value: $356K

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Annual Income

$150K

Affects effective income tax rate

$0$500K$5M+

Retirement Savings

$0

Affects pension and SS tax burden

None$500K$10M+

Social Security

None

Annual Social Security benefit

None$150K/yr

My Property Is Worth

$400K

Affects property tax burden

Tax burden ↓$1M$50M+

Home Buying Budget

$400K

Compared to state median home price

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Gun Control2A Freedom

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