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What Is the Average Rent in Big Stone Gap town, Virginia?

$797/month 3.2%vs 2023 ($823)

City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Big Stone Gap town, Virginia is $797/month (±$92), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $163,000 (±$8,606), and the median household income is $54,581/year. The unemployment rate in Wise County, Virginia was 4.2% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for Big Stone Gap town, Virginia

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$797
Median Home Value$163,000
Median Household Income$54,581
Total Housing Units1,562
Renter-Occupied Units573
Renter-Occupied Share37%
Households Paying 50%+ Income58 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)4.2%

How does Big Stone Gap town, Virginia compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all cities in Virginia.

Higher rent than 17% of cities in Virginia · 389th of 470

Cheapest: St. Paul town($460)
Priciest: Great Falls CDP($3,501)
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1Great Falls CDP$3,501
1South Run CDP$3,501
1Wakefield CDP$3,501
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389Big Stone Gap town(you are here)$797
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468St. Paul town$460
469Fries town$333
470Lovingston CDP$232

ZIP codes in Big Stone Gap town

1 ZIP code overlap Big Stone Gap town.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Big Stone Gap town, Virginia?

The median gross rent in Big Stone Gap town, Virginia is $797/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Big Stone Gap town, Virginia?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Big Stone Gap town, Virginia is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Big Stone Gap town, Virginia?

The median home value in Big Stone Gap town, Virginia is $163,000 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Big Stone Gap town are rent-burdened?

In Big Stone Gap town, Virginia, 58 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Big Stone Gap town, Virginia?

The median household income in Big Stone Gap town, Virginia is $54,581/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $797 has a margin of error of ±$92. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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