Northumberland
Virginia

What stands out

If you had to describe Northumberland County in numbers, start here: homeownership is among the highest in America (89%), the share working from home is in the top 10% of American counties (13%), and the home price against local income is in the top 11% of American counties (3.6 years of income). Within Virginia it ranks 3rd of 133 counties for homeownership.

Where you are

You live in Northumberland County, Virginia. 12,007 people live here with you. The population grew 0.9% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +261).

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 $64,655 a year, higher than 62% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $51,362. Unemployment runs 4.0%, higher than 69% of American counties. 13% of workers work from home.

Virginia takes 5.4% of that median income in state income tax, about $3,460 a year.

Home

The median home costs $374K, pricier than 82% of American counties, about 3.6 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $1,121 a month. Property tax is 0.52% of home value, roughly $1,586 a year on that median home, lower than 86% of American counties. 89% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.7 per 1,000 residents, lower than 61% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 14 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 77.0 years, longer than 64% of American counties. There are 21 active physicians in the county, about 17.5 per 10,000 people. 10.2% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.45 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 94% of American counties. 89% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 20 points. 76% 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 67 and lows near 48, warmer than 58% of American counties. About 46 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 71 out of 100, riskier than 71% of American counties; the county has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 193 Mbps down, slower than 53% of American counties. There are 5 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.7 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people.