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Central, Virginia: Home Prices, Schools & Demographics

Housing prices, schools, crime, commute, and demographics for Central, Virginia. Free, data-only, no listings.

In Central (Essex, Virginia), the median home price is $302,773; median household income is $82,543; the population is 2,924; schools rate 7.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 215.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 36.5 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.

Central at a glance

Population

2,924

Median Household Income

$82,543

Typical Home Value

$302,773

School District Rating

7.1

Violent Crime Rate

215.8

Avg Commute Time

36.5

About Central

With 2,924 residents, Central is the most populated of 4 towns in Essex. The median home value is $302,773, 0% below the Essex median and 36% below the Virginia median. Median household income is $82,543 (46% above the Essex median).

Central is a town in Essex, Virginia. hearthmap aggregates housing, demographic, school, crime, and environmental data for every ZIP and census tract inside the town. Compare Central with neighboring towns or with anywhere else in the country.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, the EPA, Zillow, Redfin, and other public sources. Some metrics are spatially derived from finer-grained data (ZIPs and tracts) when the source does not publish at the town level directly.

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Central at a glance: frequently asked questions

What is the population of Central, Virginia?
Central has a population of 2,924 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
What is the median home price in Central, Virginia?
The median home value in Central is $302,773, 0% below the Essex median. Open the interactive map to see the distribution block by block.
What is the median household income in Central?
Median household income in Central is $82,543 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
What county is Central, Virginia in?
Central is in Essex, Virginia. The county page compares every town in Essex on housing, schools, crime, and demographics.
How are the schools in Central?
Schools serving Central rate 7.1 out of 10 on hearthmap's school-district rating, a composite of math proficiency, reading proficiency, and graduation rates.

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