Cost of Living in Crewe, VA

With a cost of living index of 75, Crewe, VA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 25% cheaper than the national average and 29% below the Virginia state average of 104. Crewe is a small community of 2,795 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Crewe's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $956 (28% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $135,800 (55% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.3x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Crewe is $60,214, which is 20% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 19% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.