The Town FilesCentral Garage, Virginia
Community in King William County · population 1,810 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $294,000
- Household income
- $87,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 46.2
Central Garage is a community of 1,810 people in King William County, Virginia. The median home is worth $294,000, close to the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 96% of Virginia towns, better for families than 94% of Virginia towns, easier by car than 90% of Virginia towns.
How Central Garage ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Central Garage is worth $294,000, close to the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $87,750, which is more affordable than 69% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $1,043 a month. 76.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Central Garage | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $294,000 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,043 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $87,750 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 76.0% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Central Garage
| People | Central Garage | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.2 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.9% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 13.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.8% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.2% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 12.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.5% | — |
| Work from home | 4.8% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 40.0 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.1% | 91.8% |
Weather in Central Garage
July highs average 88.4°F and January lows 29.4°F. About 45.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 7.8 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 46 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 82 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Central Garage since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on October 18, 1990 about 6.7 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 0 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 24, 2016.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 30, 1960.
Severe weather in King William County since 1996
King William County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 11, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4644: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| May 10, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4602: Severe Winter Storms |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in King William County
King William County had 4,201 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,062 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Central Garage itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Public schools in Central Garage
1 public school with 303 students, about 18.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawson-Marriott Elementary | PK-6 | 303 | 18.9 |
Towns near Central Garage
- Mechanicsville, VA14.9 mi · 39,482 people · home $351,000
- Highland Springs, VA17.5 mi · 16,604 people · home $227,300
- New Kent, VA18.1 mi · 739 people · home $406,200
- Tappahannock, VA18.2 mi · 2,193 people · home $218,800
- East Highland Park, VA18.5 mi · 15,131 people · home $229,200
- Chamberlayne, VA18.5 mi · 5,581 people · home $351,100
- Ashland, VA19.0 mi · 7,565 people · home $293,200
- Sandston, VA19.2 mi · 7,779 people · home $219,900
Central Garage questions
Is Central Garage, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Central Garage scores better for retirees than 33% of Virginia towns and quieter than 85%. 11.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.2).
How much does a house cost in Central Garage?
The median owner-occupied home in Central Garage is valued at $294,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $87,750, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,043 a month.
What is the weather like in Central Garage?
July highs average 88.4°F and January lows 29.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.6 inches of precipitation a year and 7.8 inches of snow.
Does Central Garage get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Central Garage since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on October 18, 1990. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)