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Strasburg, VA


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Strasburg, Virginia

Strasburg, Virginia, in Shenandoah county, is 54 miles W of Reston, Virginia (center to center) and 72 miles W of Washington, District of Columbia. The town has a population of 4,017.

The People and Families of Strasburg

In Strasburg, about 52% of adults are married. Strasburg is known for its large population of single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Strasburg had a median family income of $40,978.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Strasburg ($1,000). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Strasburg Housing

About 53% of housing units in Strasburg are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Strasburg, 91% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in Strasburg. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

Comparative Profile of Strasburg, VA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Women86
Racial Diversity84
Well-Paid Single Men66
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Senior Citizens54
Age of the Population53
Male Share of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size25
Portion of People Married25

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty68
Median Family Income66
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times65
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone85
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Housing Recently Built55
Affordability of Rents55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime77
Low Property Crime67

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Historic Strasburg

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Old battle grounds (Fishers' Hill) 1892 (est.)

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Old battle grounds (Fishers' Hill) 1892 (est.)

Strasburgh (Shenandoah Valley) 1892 (est.)

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