In Emporia, Virginia, the median home price is $159,514, compared with the Virginia median of $470,631; median household income is $51,899; the population is 5,547; schools rate 7.5 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 596.7 per 100k; and the average commute is 23.2 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Emporia at a glance
Population
5,547
Median Household Income
$51,899
Typical Home Value
$159,514
School District Rating
7.5
Violent Crime Rate
596.7
Avg Commute Time
23.2
About Emporia
Emporia has a population of 5,547. The median home value is $159,514, 66% below the Virginia median. Median household income is $51,899 (44% below the Virginia median).
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Emporia
1 town, by population.
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Emporia at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Emporia?
- Emporia has a population of 5,547 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Emporia?
- The median home value in Emporia is $159,514. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Emporia?
- Median household income in Emporia is $51,899 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Emporia in?
- Emporia is in Virginia.
- How many towns are in Emporia?
- Emporia contains 1 town or municipality. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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