The Town FilesFishersville, Virginia
Community in Augusta County · population 9,629 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $348,900
- Household income
- $83,671
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 42.4
Fishersville is a community of 9,629 people in Augusta County, Virginia. The median home is worth $348,900, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks easier by car than 80% of Virginia towns, better for retirees than 71% of Virginia towns.
How Fishersville 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 Fishersville is worth $348,900, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $83,671, which is more affordable than 33% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $1,483 a month. 66.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fishersville | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $348,900 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,483 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $83,671 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 66.2% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1999 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Fishersville
| People | Fishersville | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.4 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.6% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 17.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.9% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.7% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.8% | — |
| Work from home | 6.8% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 23.7 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.3% | 91.8% |
Weather in Fishersville
July highs average 85.7°F and January lows 23.4°F. About 45.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.6 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 120 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fishersville since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 29, 1963 about 5.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 26, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on August 24, 1989.
Severe weather in Augusta County since 1996
Augusta County has been included in 24 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 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3359: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Augusta County
Augusta County had 29,861 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,516 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Fishersville itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in Fishersville
7 public schools with 2,179 students, about 14.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Memorial High | 9-12 | 863 | 14.4 |
| Wilson Elementary | PK-5 | 660 | 15.7 |
| Wilson Middle | 6-8 | 656 | 13.7 |
| Woodrow Wilson Rehab Ctr | PK-12 | — | — |
| Shenandoah Valley Governor's School | Other | — | — |
| Valley Academy | Other | — | — |
| Valley Career and Technical Center | Other | — | — |
Towns near Fishersville
- Waynesboro, VA5.2 mi · 22,196 people · home $245,500
- Staunton, VA5.6 mi · 25,750 people · home $259,200
- Stuarts Draft, VA6.3 mi · 12,142 people · home $294,300
- Verona, VA6.5 mi · 4,398 people · home $256,200
- Weyers Cave, VA12.9 mi · 2,700 people · home $283,800
- Grottoes, VA14.5 mi · 2,899 people · home $275,700
- Crozet, VA15.9 mi · 9,224 people · home $547,200
- Bridgewater, VA19.8 mi · 6,596 people · home $384,700
Fishersville questions
Is Fishersville, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fishersville scores better for retirees than 71% of Virginia towns and quieter than 56%. 24.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.4).
How much does a house cost in Fishersville?
The median owner-occupied home in Fishersville is valued at $348,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $83,671, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $1,483 a month.
What is the weather like in Fishersville?
July highs average 85.7°F and January lows 23.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.3 inches of precipitation a year and 21.6 inches of snow.
Does Fishersville get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fishersville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 29, 1963. 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)