The Town FilesGwynn, Virginia
Community in Mathews County · population 578 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $421,400
- Household income
- $84,375
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 47.8
Gwynn is a community of 578 people in Mathews County, Virginia. The median home is worth $421,400, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks quieter than 99% of Virginia towns, better for a vacation home than 99% of Virginia towns, more seaside character than 99% of Virginia towns.
How Gwynn 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 Gwynn is worth $421,400, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 5.0 times the median household income of $84,375, which is more affordable than 15% of Virginia towns. 52.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Gwynn | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $421,400 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | — | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $84,375 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.0× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 52.6% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 55.8% | — |
Who lives in Gwynn
| People | Gwynn | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.8 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.9% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.9% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 6.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 34.6 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 68.7% | 91.8% |
Weather in Gwynn
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
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gwynn since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 16, 2011 about 7.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 33 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 9, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 1.25 inches on May 2, 2016.
Severe weather in Mathews County since 1996
Mathews County has been included in 20 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 |
| October 15, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4401: Hurricane Florence |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
Jobs and pay in Mathews County
Mathews County had 1,576 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,476 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Gwynn itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Gwynn
- Mathews, VA4.3 mi · 525 people · home $193,400
- Deltaville, VA4.5 mi · 1,057 people · home $404,500
- Gloucester Courthouse, VA14.5 mi · 3,030 people · home $381,500
- Kilmarnock, VA15.8 mi · 1,445 people · home $282,400
- Saluda, VA18.5 mi · 627 people · home $263,800
- Gloucester Point, VA19.4 mi · 10,587 people · home $320,700
- Cape Charles, VA22.6 mi · 1,178 people · home $640,600
- Nassawadox, VA23.5 mi · 533 people · home $152,500
Gwynn questions
Is Gwynn, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Gwynn scores better for retirees than 97% of Virginia towns and quieter than 99%. 18.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.8).
How much does a house cost in Gwynn?
The median owner-occupied home in Gwynn is valued at $421,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $84,375, so homes cost about 5.0 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Gwynn?
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 Gwynn get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gwynn 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)