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Mouth Of Wilson, VA

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Affordability Score: 48/100

Population: 1,365 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Mouth Of Wilson, VA aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 1,365 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of D (48/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $47,708, median home value of $161,500, median rent of $829 per month, and 13.0% 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 $914 per month (studio $792, 1BR $834, 3BR $1,241, 4BR $1,252). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $6,167 per year, consuming 13% 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. Pressure points are income, education. Unemployment currently reads 0.0% and poverty 22.5% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income F
$47,708
Median household income
Education F
13.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing C-
3.4x
Home value $161,500 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent B
$914/mo
2BR fair market rent (23% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare C+
$6,167/yr
Center-based infant care (13% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$47,708
▼ 23% vs national
Per Capita Income
$33,051
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
22.5%

Housing

Median Home Value
$161,500
▼ 41% vs national
Median Rent
$829/mo
Owner Occupied
89.0%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$914/mo
▼ 24% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$792
1BR
$834
2BR
$914
3BR
$1,241
4BR
$1,252

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
▼ 17 ppt vs national
High School+
46.4%
Median Age
53.8
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$6,167/yr
13% of income
Toddler (Center)
$5,200/yr
Preschool (Center)
$5,200/yr
School-Age (Center)
$4,940/yr

What This Means

Mouth Of Wilson, VA receives an overall affordability grade of D (48/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 1,365. Challenges include income and education. 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 Mouth Of Wilson, VA affordable?
Mouth Of Wilson, VA receives an overall affordability grade of D (48/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $47,708. Median home value is $161,500.
What is the cost of living in Mouth Of Wilson?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $829/mo. 2BR fair market rent $914/mo. Infant childcare $6,167/yr. Median home value $161,500.
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 →