The Town FilesMallow, Virginia
Community in Alleghany County · population 671 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $110,100
- Household income
- $50,347
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 10 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 53.9
Mallow is a community of 671 people in Alleghany County, Virginia. The median home is worth $110,100, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks quieter than 97% of Virginia towns, easier by car than 96% of Virginia towns.
How Mallow 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 Mallow is worth $110,100, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $50,347, which is more affordable than 93% of Virginia towns. 82.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mallow | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $110,100 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | — | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $50,347 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 82.4% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Mallow
| People | Mallow | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.9 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.9% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 9.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.4% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.1% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 12.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 16.4 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.3% | 91.8% |
Weather in Mallow
July highs average 84.0°F and January lows 22.5°F. About 39.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 10.1 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 30 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 120 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Mallow since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 28, 2005.
Severe weather in Alleghany County since 1996
Alleghany County has been included in 20 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 Alleghany County
Alleghany County had 3,293 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,643 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Mallow itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Mallow
- Covington, VA1.2 mi · 5,737 people · home $83,500
- Clifton Forge, VA9.0 mi · 3,555 people · home $109,500
- White Sulphur Springs, WV18.1 mi · 2,221 people · home $117,000
- Hot Springs, VA18.1 mi · 524 people · home $260,100
- Fincastle, VA19.1 mi · 755 people · home $257,500
- Buchanan, VA22.9 mi · 1,196 people · home $187,500
- Daleville, VA24.5 mi · 3,070 people · home $370,100
- Lewisburg, WV25.3 mi · 3,922 people · home $334,900
Mallow questions
Is Mallow, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mallow scores better for retirees than 55% of Virginia towns and quieter than 97%. 28.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 53.9).
How much does a house cost in Mallow?
The median owner-occupied home in Mallow is valued at $110,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,347, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Mallow?
July highs average 84.0°F and January lows 22.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.5 inches of precipitation a year and 10.1 inches of snow.
Does Mallow get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Mallow 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)