In Northumberland, Virginia, the median home price is $373,532, compared with the Virginia median of $470,631; median household income is $66,480; the population is 12,188; schools rate 8.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 124.1 per 100k; and the average commute is 32.8 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Northumberland at a glance
Population
12,188
Median Household Income
$66,480
Typical Home Value
$373,532
School District Rating
8.1
Violent Crime Rate
124.1
Avg Commute Time
32.8
About Northumberland
Northumberland has a population of 12,188. The median home value is $373,532, 21% below the Virginia median. Median household income is $66,480 (29% below the Virginia median). The most populated towns are District 2, District 4, and District 5.
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 Northumberland
5 towns, by population.
County rankings in Virginia
Every county in Virginia, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
- 01Cheapest home pricesCheapest Counties to Buy a House in Virginia
- 02Lowest monthly housing paymentCounties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment in Virginia
- 03Lowest property taxLowest Property Taxes in Virginia by County
- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Virginia
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Virginia
- 06Lowest natural disaster riskLowest Natural Disaster Risk Counties in Virginia
- 07Lowest flood riskLowest Flood Risk Counties in Virginia
- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in Virginia
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in Virginia
- 10Best school ratingsVirginia School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Virginia
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Virginia
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Virginia
Northumberland at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Northumberland?
- Northumberland has a population of 12,188 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Northumberland?
- The median home value in Northumberland is $373,532. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Northumberland?
- Median household income in Northumberland is $66,480 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Northumberland in?
- Northumberland is in Virginia.
- How many towns are in Northumberland?
- Northumberland 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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