The Town FilesGrundy, Virginia
Town in Buchanan County · population 875 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $203,600
- Household income
- $40,804
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 52.1
Grundy is a town of 875 people in Buchanan County, Virginia. The median home is worth $203,600, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks quieter than 84% of Virginia towns, easier by car than 78% of Virginia towns, hipper than 76% of Virginia towns.
How Grundy 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 Grundy is worth $203,600, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 5.0 times the median household income of $40,804, which is more affordable than 15% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $950 a month. 86.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Grundy | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $203,600 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $950 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $40,804 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.0× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 86.2% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.9% | — |
Who lives in Grundy
| People | Grundy | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.1 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.3% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 23.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.9% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.5% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 16.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.8% | — |
| Work from home | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 18.3 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.5% | 91.8% |
Weather in Grundy
July highs average 82.6°F and January lows 24.4°F. About 46.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 16.0 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 112 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Grundy since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 9, 2011.
Severe weather in Buchanan County since 1996
Buchanan County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, 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 |
| October 1, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4831: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 29, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3621: Post-Tropical Cyclone Helene |
| September 30, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4674: Flooding And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Buchanan County
Buchanan County had 6,056 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,429 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Grundy itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Public schools in Grundy
3 public schools with 1,077 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Elementary/Middle | PK-8 | 729 | 14.9 |
| Grundy High | 9-12 | 348 | 17.4 |
| Buchanan County Technology Career & Higher Learning Center | Other | — | — |
Towns near Grundy
- Elkhorn City, KY14.6 mi · 1,035 people · home $116,700
- Phelps, KY17.1 mi · 760 people · home $102,700
- Raven, VA17.6 mi · 1,988 people · home $88,800
- Honaker, VA18.7 mi · 1,217 people · home $91,600
- Richlands, VA19.9 mi · 5,261 people · home $111,000
- Clintwood, VA21.6 mi · 1,377 people · home $162,800
- Cedar Bluff, VA22.1 mi · 1,069 people · home $111,800
- Dante, VA22.1 mi · 572 people · home $81,400
Grundy questions
Is Grundy, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Grundy scores better for retirees than 52% of Virginia towns and quieter than 84%. 26.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.1).
How much does a house cost in Grundy?
The median owner-occupied home in Grundy is valued at $203,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,804, so homes cost about 5.0 times income. Median rent is $950 a month.
What is the weather like in Grundy?
July highs average 82.6°F and January lows 24.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.9 inches of precipitation a year and 16.0 inches of snow.
Does Grundy get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Grundy in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- 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)