In Gloucester, Virginia, the median home price is $381,175, compared with the Virginia median of $470,631; median household income is $84,306; the population is 39,526; schools rate 8.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 93.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 34.8 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Gloucester at a glance
Population
39,526
Median Household Income
$84,306
Typical Home Value
$381,175
School District Rating
8.3
Violent Crime Rate
93.3
Avg Commute Time
34.8
About Gloucester
Gloucester has a population of 39,526. The median home value is $381,175, 19% below the Virginia median. Median household income is $84,306 (10% below the Virginia median). The most populated towns are Abingdon, York, and Petsworth.
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 Gloucester
5 towns, by population.
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Gloucester at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Gloucester?
- Gloucester has a population of 39,526 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Gloucester?
- The median home value in Gloucester is $381,175. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Gloucester?
- Median household income in Gloucester is $84,306 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Gloucester in?
- Gloucester is in Virginia.
- How many towns are in Gloucester?
- Gloucester contains 5 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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