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Eggleston, VA

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Affordability Score: 87/100

Population: 210 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Eggleston, VA aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 210 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of A (87/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $126,354, median home value of $152,300, median rent of per month, and 36.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $984 per month (studio $746, 1BR $898, 3BR $1,180, 4BR $1,651). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $8,980 per year, consuming 7% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Eggleston, VA include income, housing, rent, childcare. Unemployment currently reads 0.0% and poverty 0.0% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income A+
$126,354
Median household income
Education C+
36.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing A+
1.2x
Home value $152,300 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A+
$984/mo
2BR fair market rent (9% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare A-
$8,980/yr
Center-based infant care (7% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$126,354
▲ 104% vs national
Per Capita Income
$48,635
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%

Housing

Median Home Value
$152,300
▼ 45% vs national
Median Rent
Owner Occupied
100.0%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$984/mo
▼ 18% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$746
1BR
$898
2BR
$984
3BR
$1,180
4BR
$1,651

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
36.2%
▲ 6 ppt vs national
High School+
42.9%
Median Age
31.9
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$8,980/yr
7% of income
Toddler (Center)
$7,336/yr
Preschool (Center)
$6,739/yr
School-Age (Center)
$6,774/yr

What This Means

Eggleston, VA receives an overall affordability grade of A (87/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 210. This area performs well in income and housing and rent and childcare. Data was unavailable for commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Eggleston, VA affordable?
Eggleston, VA receives an overall affordability grade of A (87/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $126,354. Median home value is $152,300.
What is the cost of living in Eggleston?
Key cost metrics: 2BR fair market rent $984/mo. Infant childcare $8,980/yr. Median home value $152,300.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →