The Town FilesGloucester Courthouse, Virginia
Community in Gloucester County · population 3,030 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $381,500
- Household income
- $75,341
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 46.3
Gloucester Courthouse is a community of 3,030 people in Gloucester County, Virginia. The median home is worth $381,500, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks more seaside character than 96% of Virginia towns, quieter than 80% of Virginia towns, better for retirees than 78% of Virginia towns.
How Gloucester Courthouse 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 Gloucester Courthouse is worth $381,500, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 5.1 times the median household income of $75,341, which is more affordable than 14% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $954 a month. 78.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Gloucester Courthouse | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $381,500 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $954 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $75,341 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.1× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 78.8% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 2001 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.2% | — |
Who lives in Gloucester Courthouse
| People | Gloucester Courthouse | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.3 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.1% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 22.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.8% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 11.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.8% | — |
| Work from home | 17.3% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 26.8 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.7% | 91.8% |
Weather in Gloucester Courthouse
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 29.4°F. About 51.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.5 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 77 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gloucester Courthouse since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 16, 2011 about 8.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 28 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 5, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 12, 2009.
Severe weather in Gloucester County since 1996
Gloucester County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, freezing, 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 Gloucester County
Gloucester County had 10,102 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,565 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Gloucester Courthouse itself the ACS puts it at 1.3%.
Public schools in Gloucester Courthouse
7 public schools with 4,119 students, about 13.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester High | 9-12 | 1,549 | 14.5 |
| Peasley Middle | 6-8 | 593 | 12.6 |
| Page Middle | 6-8 | 564 | 12.3 |
| Botetourt Elementary | PK-5 | 531 | 14.4 |
| Bethel Elementary | PK-5 | 496 | 13.1 |
| Petsworth Elementary | PK-5 | 386 | 13.8 |
| Gloucester & Mathews Counties Gov's Health Sciences Academy | Other | — | — |
Towns near Gloucester Courthouse
- Gloucester Point, VA9.3 mi · 10,587 people · home $320,700
- Williamsburg, VA13.7 mi · 15,425 people · home $428,100
- West Point, VA18.4 mi · 3,414 people · home $286,800
- Bethel Manor, VA21.8 mi · 4,540 people · home —
- Poquoson, VA22.5 mi · 12,460 people · home $400,300
- Newport News, VA22.6 mi · 186,247 people · home $260,600
- Hampton, VA27.5 mi · 137,148 people · home $245,700
Gloucester Courthouse questions
Is Gloucester Courthouse, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Gloucester Courthouse scores better for retirees than 78% of Virginia towns and quieter than 80%. 28.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.3).
How much does a house cost in Gloucester Courthouse?
The median owner-occupied home in Gloucester Courthouse is valued at $381,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,341, so homes cost about 5.1 times income. Median rent is $954 a month.
What is the weather like in Gloucester Courthouse?
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 29.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.9 inches of precipitation a year and 8.5 inches of snow.
Does Gloucester Courthouse get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gloucester Courthouse since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 16, 2011. 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)