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Living in
Gloucester Point.
Gloucester Point is an unincorporated community in Gloucester County, VA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Gloucester Point
Gloucester Point is a community of 11,159 people in Virginia. The median household income is $74,001, median rent runs about $1,053 per month, and median home values are around $320,700. Unemployment is low at 2.9%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Gloucester Point at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Foreign-Born
2.2%
Broadband Internet
87.9%
of households
Population Growth
+13.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Gloucester Point: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Gloucester Point, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (25.3%), and 2.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.2%
of residents
65 and Older
21.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
22.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.4%
of households
Married Couples
52.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.54
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 33% below VA average
Rent, home values, and income in Gloucester Point
In Gloucester Point, rent runs 33% below the VA average, and home values are 16% below the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
37.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
12.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
97.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,880
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1982
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $349,355 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below VA average
Unemployment in Gloucester Point
Unemployment in Gloucester County, which includes Gloucester Point, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the VA average.
Unemployment rate
Gloucester Point: Gloucester County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Gloucester County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Gloucester Point Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute35.4 min avg
How Gloucester Point residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Gloucester Point, most residents drive alone to work (86%), and 40% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)
Regional airport · few flights59k passengers boarded in 2025
- 30 mi
Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
Medium hub2.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 114 mi
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Major hub12.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 82% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Gloucester County Sheriff's Office, which covers Gloucester Point, runs 82% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
59.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
608
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Gloucester County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHeavy Rain most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
22.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Gloucester County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Gloucester County, which includes Gloucester Point, the most common type is heavy rain, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $60,000 |
| 2024 | 9 | Heavy Rain | $3,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | Hail | None reported |
| 2022 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,000 |
| 2021 | 9 | Winter Weather | $57,000 |
| 2020 | 12 | Heavy Rain | $255,000 |
| 2019 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $47,000 |
| 2018 | 12 | Winter Weather | $79,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Gloucester County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hampton city, VA (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 18 miles from Gloucester Point) is typically good — 303 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
303
per year
Moderate Days
61
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Hampton city, VA (18 mi away)
Climate87°F summers, 32°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Gloucester Point has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 32°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
69°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
71°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
52°/32°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.0"
Annual Snowfall
4.3"
Hot Days/Year
43
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
64
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
129
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 31°F | 3.05" |
| Feb | 53°F | 32°F | 2.58" |
| Mar | 59°F | 38°F | 3.35" |
| Apr | 70°F | 47°F | 3.08" |
| May | 77°F | 56°F | 3.66" |
| Jun | 85°F | 65°F | 4.07" |
| Jul | 88°F | 70°F | 4.69" |
| Aug | 87°F | 68°F | 5.36" |
| Sep | 81°F | 63°F | 4.95" |
| Oct | 71°F | 51°F | 4.16" |
| Nov | 61°F | 40°F | 3.00" |
| Dec | 53°F | 34°F | 3.19" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Gloucester Point
Uninsured
5.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Gloucester Point's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Mary Immaculate Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.6 mi away · Newport News
Riverside Doctors' Hospital of Williamsburg
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.4 mi away · Williamsburg
Riverside Walter Reed Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.7 mi away · Gloucester
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Gloucester Point
Gloucester Point's student/teacher ratio is 12.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 23.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Gloucester Point (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 7,055 students · in-state tuition $26,456 · 91% graduate · median earnings $83,488 (10 yrs after entry)
Christopher Newport University
13.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 4,365 students · in-state tuition $17,219 · 76% graduate · median earnings $65,183 (10 yrs after entry)
Virginia Peninsula Community College
13.8 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 3,941 students · in-state tuition $5,235 · 22% graduate · median earnings $41,835 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park, 2 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Gloucester Point
Gloucester Point has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park (2 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
2 mi awayColonial National Historical Park
National Historical Park
7 mi awayHistoric Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
15 mi awayFort Monroe National Monument
National Monument
20 mi awayCape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
35 mi awayRichmond National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
47 mi awayPetersburg National Battlefield
National Battlefield
54 mi awayMaggie L Walker National Historic Site
National Historic Site
55 mi awayPublic Libraries in Gloucester Point
Gloucester Point Library
2354 York Crossing Drive, Hayes
Cities Near Gloucester Point
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Gloucester Point FAQ
Is Gloucester Point, Virginia affordable?⌄
Gloucester Point's median rent is $1,062/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $74,001/year. Median home value is $320,700.
Is Gloucester Point, Virginia safe?⌄
Gloucester Point is policed by the Gloucester County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 59 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 608 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Gloucester Point, Virginia?⌄
Gloucester County, which includes Gloucester Point, has an unemployment rate of 2.9%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Gloucester Point, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in Gloucester Point is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,062/month and median household income is $74,001/year. The median home value is $320,700. About 37% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Gloucester Point, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Gloucester Point is 35 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from