Housing by town in Accomack County, Virginia
Accomack County, Virginia has 16 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $977 (±$51) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.6% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $831 in 2015–2019 (+17.6%; No measurable change after inflation).
Keller has the highest median gross rent ($1,520) and Melfa the lowest ($841).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $977 (±$51)
- Households that rent
- 28.6%
- Median household income
- $58,993
- Places
- 16
Cities, towns and townships in Accomack County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accomac | $952 | 36.1% | $45,986 | $251,500 | $1,222 |
| Belle Haven | $1,061 | 38.0% | $62,917 | $183,000 | $1,200 |
| Bloxom | $1,114 | 41.0% | $66,875 | $133,300 | $731 |
| Captains Cove | — | 1.8% | $110,156 | $267,700 | $1,333 |
| Chincoteague | $1,081 | 21.6% | $62,917 | $349,500 | $1,578 |
| Hallwood | $1,100 | 15.6% | $62,500 | $93,600 | $613 |
| Keller | $1,520 | 50.4% | $36,705 | — | $714 |
| Melfa | $841 | 43.3% | $28,958 | $174,300 | $841 |
| Onancock | $904 | 39.6% | $54,500 | $294,400 | $1,685 |
| Onley | $908 | 33.8% | $57,837 | $323,100 | $1,083 |
| Painter | $1,114 | 16.7% | $65,000 | $158,300 | $782 |
| Parksley | $1,012 | 37.5% | $76,875 | $163,100 | $958 |
| Saxis | — | 2.2% | — | $98,400 | $971 |
| Tangier | — | 4.3% | $35,991 | $157,900 | $968 |
| Wachapreague | — | 21.4% | $65,179 | $205,800 | $874 |
| Wattsville | $983 | 34.5% | $69,380 | $184,700 | $856 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,800 | $28,000 | $44,750 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $32,000 | $51,150 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $36,000 | $57,550 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $39,950 | $63,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $43,150 | $69,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $46,350 | $74,150 |
| 7 people | $49,550 | $49,550 | $79,250 |
| 8 people | $52,750 | $52,750 | $84,350 |
How the places in Accomack County rank across Virginia
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Crime reported to police in Accomack County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 104 | 334 | 306 | 982 | 31,160 | 3 of 5 |
| 2024 | 69 | 206 | 294 | 879 | 33,445 | 5 of 5 |
| 2025 | 75 | 224 | 261 | 779 | 33,504 | 5 of 5 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Accomack County recorded 75 violent and 261 property crimes, 224 and 779 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Accomack County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accomack County Sheriff's Office | 27,732 | 65 | 191 |
| Chincoteague Police Department | 3,264 | 6 | 32 |
| Onancock Police Department | 1,159 | 3 | 19 |
| Parksley Police Department | 812 | 0 | 4 |
| Onley Police Department | 537 | 1 | 15 |
ZIP codes in Accomack County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23421 | 4,290 | $916 | $188,500 | $52,759 | 37.2% |
| 23417 | 3,827 | $1,110 | $293,200 | $66,450 | 34.3% |
| 23336 | 3,319 | $1,081 | $346,700 | $63,464 | 21.4% |
| 23420 | 2,673 | $799 | $158,400 | $52,831 | 26.3% |
| 23308 | 2,370 | $1,063 | $138,100 | $73,750 | 29.4% |
| 23410 | 2,305 | $985 | $195,100 | $54,050 | 35.5% |
| 23415 | 2,289 | $898 | $177,800 | $46,836 | 52.8% |
| 23301 | 1,804 | $944 | $227,800 | $46,680 | 33.0% |
| 23306 | 1,729 | $811 | $280,600 | $108,438 | 19.2% |
| 23356 | 1,628 | — | $269,500 | $101,855 | 3.4% |
| 23359 | 940 | $1,118 | — | $71,329 | 8.3% |
| 23357 | 890 | — | $211,300 | — | 40.2% |
| 23418 | 753 | $908 | $302,100 | $54,375 | 31.1% |
| 23337 | 666 | — | $156,700 | $64,762 | 25.2% |
| 23442 | 488 | — | $121,500 | $29,583 | 4.9% |
| 23395 | 466 | — | $144,500 | — | 23.9% |
| 23303 | 342 | — | $252,000 | $107,143 | 4.1% |
| 23480 | 338 | — | $172,300 | $57,868 | 17.8% |
| 23401 | 288 | $1,520 | — | $36,705 | 50.4% |
| 23407 | 270 | — | — | $70,975 | 44.4% |
| 23440 | 252 | — | $157,900 | $35,991 | 4.3% |
| 23358 | 236 | — | — | $66,250 | 0.0% |
| 23423 | 219 | — | $116,200 | $55,662 | 24.8% |
| 23427 | 218 | — | $98,400 | — | 2.2% |
| 23422 | 202 | — | — | — | 17.8% |
| 23302 | 111 | — | — | — | 100.0% |
| 23409 | 109 | — | $170,800 | $66,500 | 11.9% |
| 23416 | 96 | — | $10,000 or less | $16,688 | 21.9% |
| 23389 | 92 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 23488 | 62 | — | $122,000 | $76,731 | 0.0% |
| 23426 | 37 | — | $112,500 | — | 0.0% |
| 23414 | 26 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Accomack County
What is the crime rate in Accomack County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Accomack County recorded 224 violent and 779 property crimes per 100,000 residents (75 violent and 261 property crimes in all).
Which place in Accomack County has the highest rent?
Keller has the highest median gross rent, $1,520 (±$1,031) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Accomack County has the lowest rent?
Melfa has the lowest median gross rent, $841 (±$95) a month.
What is the median rent in Accomack County, Virginia?
The median gross rent in Accomack County is $977 (±$51) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Accomack County, Virginia
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Accomack County, Virginia
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Accomack County, VA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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