The Town FilesCrewe, Virginia
Town in Nottoway County · population 2,262 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $139,400
- Household income
- $70,625
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 32.0
Crewe is a town of 2,262 people in Nottoway County, Virginia. The median home is worth $139,400, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks easier by car than 88% of Virginia towns, quieter than 76% of Virginia towns, better for young professionals than 71% of Virginia towns.
How Crewe 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 Crewe is worth $139,400, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $70,625, which is more affordable than 96% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $942 a month. 53.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Crewe | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $139,400 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $942 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $70,625 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 53.5% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Crewe
| People | Crewe | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.0 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.1% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 30.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.6% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.4% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 2.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.9% | — |
| Work from home | 7.6% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 25.6 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.3% | 91.8% |
Weather in Crewe
July highs average 89.2°F and January lows 27.7°F. About 45.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.4 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 42 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 92 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crewe since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 12, 1974 about 3.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 11, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 27, 2017.
Severe weather in Nottoway County since 1996
Nottoway County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 4, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4863: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| 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 Nottoway County
Nottoway County had 5,406 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,671 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Crewe itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in Crewe
6 public schools with 1,444 students, about 12.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottoway High | 9-12 | 536 | 13.1 |
| Crewe Primary | PK-4 | 376 | 11.8 |
| Nottoway Intermediate | 5-6 | 284 | 13.5 |
| Nottoway Middle | 7-8 | 248 | 10.8 |
| Piedmont Alternative | Other | — | — |
| Amelia-Nottoway Voc Ctr | Other | — | — |
Towns near Crewe
- Blackstone, VA9.8 mi · 3,352 people · home $140,900
- Amelia Court House, VA13.3 mi · 965 people · home —
- Victoria, VA13.9 mi · 1,734 people · home $131,800
- Kenbridge, VA15.2 mi · 1,112 people · home $154,400
- Farmville, VA16.8 mi · 7,473 people · home $238,900
- Hampden-Sydney, VA19.5 mi · 1,191 people · home —
- Keysville, VA21.6 mi · 807 people · home $161,100
- Drakes Branch, VA29.0 mi · 533 people · home $111,000
Crewe questions
Is Crewe, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Crewe scores better for retirees than 63% of Virginia towns and quieter than 76%. 10.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.0).
How much does a house cost in Crewe?
The median owner-occupied home in Crewe is valued at $139,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,625, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $942 a month.
What is the weather like in Crewe?
July highs average 89.2°F and January lows 27.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.4 inches of precipitation a year and 6.4 inches of snow.
Does Crewe get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crewe since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 12, 1974. 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)