Livability Score

79
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Zazzy'Z Coffee House and Roastery
Coffee Shop
Anthony's Desserts
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) A+
Barter Theatre Stage II
Theatre Arts
Barter Theater
Theatre Arts
Arts Depot
Theatre Arts
Historical Society of Washington County
Museum
William King Museum
Theatre Arts
William King Museum
Museum
Abingdon Cinemall
Cinema
Food and Drink (16) D-
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Wolf Hills Brewery
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
Virginia ABC
Alcohol
Unknown Name
Fast Food
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (4) B
Kroger
Grocery Store
Food City
Grocery Store
Food City
Grocery Store
Food Country
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Food Country U.S.A.
Grocery Store
Parks (18) A+
Virginia Highlands Festival
Park
Children's Park
Park
Landon Boyd Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Abington Historic District
Park
Veteran's Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Lois H. Humphrey's Park
Park
The Meadows Sports Complex
Park
McDonald's PlayPlace
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Munchkin Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
swing
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (12) F
Hidden Memories Antiques and Art
Furniture
Marcia Fields
Fashion
Greer Jewelers
Fashion
Zephy
Furniture
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Bully's Market No. 2
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Roadrunner Markets
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Fas Mart
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Berry Home Centers
Home Improvement
Unknown Name
Bicycle
Fas Mart
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Phat Bac's Flower Shack
Florist
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Roadrunner Market
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Rick's Market
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Abingdon.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.5% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Abingdon is 91/100 - which is 17% lower than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime B+

Abingdon crime rates are 1,730 per 100k, which is 10% lower than Virginia
Property Crime
1,537 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
194 crimes per 100k A-
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employment D

The median income in Abingdon is $46,653 - which is 29% lower than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$46,653 F
Unemployment Rate
3.5% C+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Washington County Life Saving Crew
Ambulance Station
Abingdon Fire Station
Fire Station
Abingdon Ear Nose Throat
Doctor
Abingdon Police Department
Police
Abingdon Convalescent Ambulance
Ambulance Station
Johnston Memorial Hospital
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Abingdon Physicians Ambulance
Ambulance Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Johnston Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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housing A

Abingdon home prices are $168,600 - which is 32% lower than Virginia
Home Price
$168,600 C+
Home Appreciation Rate
7% B
Home Affordability
3.6x (home price to income ratio) C+
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schools A

The Abingdon graduation rate is 80% - which is 5% lower than Virginia
School Test Scores
91% A+
High School Grad. Rates
80% D+
Elementary Schools (8) F
E.B. Stanley Middle
Washington County Career & Technical Education Center
A. Linwood Holton Governor'S School
Abingdon Elementary
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Watauga Elementary
High Schools (2) F
Abingdon High
Cornerstone Christian Academy
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ratings A+

Abingdon has an overall rating of 83% from 5 reviews.
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User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes A+
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      B Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Abingdon? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Virginia Highlands Festival
      Children's Park
      Landon Boyd Park
      Unknown Name
      Abington Historic District
      Veteran's Memorial Park
      Unknown Name
      Lois H. Humphrey's Park

      Entertainment

      Barter Theatre Stage II
      Barter Theater
      Arts Depot
      Historical Society of Washington County
      William King Museum
      William King Museum
      Abingdon Cinemall

      Food & Drink

      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Arby's
      Wolf Hills Brewery
      Taco Bell
      Wendy's
      Papa John's
      McDonald's
      Hardee's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Abingdon? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Abingdon.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      9% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Abingdon? The cost of living in Abingdon is 91/100 - which is 17% lower than Virginia.
      Abingdon
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      Virginia
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Abingdon? Abingdon crime rates are 1,730, which are 10% lower than Virginia
      Total Crime
      1,730 per 100k people

      26% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 58

      26% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      6%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Abingdon? The median income in Abingdon is $46,653 which is 29% lower than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $46,65316% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $32,85610% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      25% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Abingdon a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Johnston Memorial Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Abingdon Ear Nose Throat

      A Housing

      What are Abingdon home prices? Abingdon home prices are $168,600 - which is 32% lower than Virginia
      Median home value
      $168,6009% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $70326% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      54%

      15% lower than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Abingdon have good schools? The Abingdon graduation rate is 80% - which is 5% lower than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      3% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      91%

      89% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      13% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Abingdon a good place to live? Abingdon has an overall rating of 83% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      83%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      83%

      5 total surveys

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