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Tangier, Virginia is 58 miles N of Hampton, Virginia (center to center) and 69 miles N of Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is in Accomack county. The population of the town is 604.
In Tangier, about 63% of adults are married. Tangier, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.
It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the town.
In 2000, Tangier had a median family income of $28,636.
Of the housing in Tangier, approximately 92% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the town is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Rents in Tangier are lower than most places in Virginia. Property taxes in the town are low by Virginia standards.
In Tangier, 8% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Tangier makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.
Tangier strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):
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| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
Comparing Tangier to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):
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