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Wythe County
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Wythe County

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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Housing
      A minus
    3. Nightlife
      C+
    4. Good for Families
      B
    5. Diversity
      C
    6. Jobs
      B minus
    7. Weather
      B
    8. Cost of Living
      A
    9. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    11. Commute
      C+
    Wythe County is located in Virginia with a population of 28,347. In Wythe County, most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Wythe County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Wythe County are above average.
    Population
    28,347
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $132,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $637
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      23%
    • Own
      77%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      62.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      31.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      20.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      104.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,662.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      104.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      21%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      12%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      37%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Working in Wythe County

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $52,726
    National
    $69,021
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