City profile · Virginia · Census ACS 2023

West Point, VA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for West Point - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

3,439
Residents
$83,475
Median income
$256,600
Median home
$1,250
Median rent (state)

West Point - the verdict

Nationally, West Point sits in the 65th percentile for household income and the 69th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

65th
percentile, household income
57th
percentile, home value
41st
percentile, median rent
69th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: West Point, VA

Virginia's West Point is a small town, with 3,439 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Median household income here is $83,475 per year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 3.4%. Home values in West Point run a median of $256,600, and the median resident age is 43.4 years. Educational attainment runs 31.0% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 68.5% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 21 residential building permits were authorized in West Point (Building Boom), up 200% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. West Point reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR figures show 867.4 crimes per 100,000 residents, below the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score).

Virginia tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Virginia scores 101.1 (Near Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,250 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Virginia's average monthly utility costs around $235 (state average). FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 16.2 out of 100 (Very Low).

Population

3,439 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Virginia

Median Household Income

$83,475 /yr

Poverty 3.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

101.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Virginia average

How does West Point compare to other US cities?

West Point measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 65% higher than other cities
Home value 57% pricier than other cities
Median rent 41% pricier than other cities
Safety 69% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Virginia and the picture shifts: West Point ranks #20 of 117 Virginia cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares West Point against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Virginia only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Virginia-relative analysis

Poverty Rate sits close to the middle of Virginia's city distribution

Among the 616 Virginia cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, West Point ranks #379 - the 38th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares West Point only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#238 of 558
57th percentile in Virginia
Median Gross Rent
#340 of 619
45th percentile in Virginia
Median Home Value
#281 of 567
50th percentile in Virginia
Poverty Rate
#379 of 616
38th percentile in Virginia
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#273 of 618
56th percentile in Virginia

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Virginia only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

65thIncome percentile
69thSafety percentile

65th percentile nationally for median household income · 69th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

West Point's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

West Point's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 62 Avg. percentile National median
West Point's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How West Point's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$256,600 43rd percentile more affordable than 43% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). This entry sits in this band. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. West Point $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - West Point, VA West Point, VA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not West Point, VA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution West Point, VA median $83,475/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
West Point, VA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for West Point, VA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 31.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 3.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 68.5%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
3,439
Median Income
$83,475
Median Home Value
$256,600
Median Age
43.4
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Labor force participation
68.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
31.0%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
867.4
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
139.9
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
727.5
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
2
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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3,400 residents3,500 residents3,600 residents3,700 residents 202020212022202320242025 3,423 residents 3,595 residents ▲ +5.0%
West Point's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
21
housing units authorized
Single-Family
21
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
6.1
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 7
2020 15
2021 17
2022 28
2023 8
2024 21

Permit volume increased 200% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
81.7%
Carpool
2.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.4%
Work from Home
15.2%

Based on 1,817 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Virginia - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$115
avg/month
Natural Gas
$70
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$235
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Virginia state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Virginia state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county West Point sits in

Cost of Living Index
101.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,250/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
16.2 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

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Dahlgren
3,417 people
Clifton Forge
3,483 people
Gloucester Courthouse
3,509 people
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3,356 people
Blackstone
3,341 people
Chincoteague
3,300 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to West Point's 3,439 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Dennis Port, MA
3,439 people
Somerville, TN
3,439 people
Sleepy Eye, MN
3,438 people
Wallace, NC
3,438 people
Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente, CA
3,441 people
Alma, GA
3,441 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to West Point's $83,475 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Franklin, AL
$83,480 median income
Desert Aire, WA
$83,482 median income
Oak Island, NC
$83,483 median income
Louisville, TN
$83,485 median income
Tioga, WV
$83,486 median income
Keenesburg, CO
$83,490 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - West Point, VA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition West Point, VA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 76.3% 10.6% 10.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 6.6% White 76.3% Black or African American 10.6% Asian 1.5% American Indian 0.6% Native Hawaiian 0.3% Some other race 0.6% Two or more races 10.2% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How West Point compares to nearby Virginia cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
West Point (this city) 3,439 $83,475
Dahlgren 3,417 $106,071
Clifton Forge 3,483 $33,107
Gloucester Courthouse 3,509 $88,493
Census ACS 5-year FIPS VA FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about West Point, VA?

What is the population of West Point, VA? +

The population of West Point, VA stands at 3,439 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in West Point, VA? +

Median annual household income in West Point runs $83,475, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in West Point? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for West Point; the closest available measure is the Virginia state average, a cost of living index of 101.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Virginia vary by metro area.

Is West Point, VA safe? +

West Point has a total crime rate of 867.4 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in West Point, VA? +

A typical home in West Point is worth $256,600, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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