Gate City, VA

Gate City, Virginia

Gate City, Virginia, in Scott county, is 25 miles NW of Johnson City, Tennessee (center to center) and 137 miles NW of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town is part of the Johnson City - Kingsport - Bristol metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 2,159 people people live in Gate City.

The People and Families of Gate City

In Gate City, about 55% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Gate City, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the town nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gate City had a median family income of $48,068.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($1,000) in Gate City than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Crime and Safety

Residents of Gate City enjoy its low crime rate.

Gate City Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Gate City, about 70% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the town is one place with an advantage over most places in Virginia.

Commuting

In Gate City, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Gate City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 10%

Comparative Profile of Gate City, VA

Comparing Gate City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Gate City Almanac

Gate City Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Gate City Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Gate City residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Gate City, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Gate City High Schools (2004)

GATE CITY HIGH
127 BEECH ST
276-386-7522
Serves 452 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

RENAISSANCE/SCOTT CO
C/O SCOTT CO PUBLIC SCHLS
540-386-6118
A Non-traditional School

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