The Town FilesMeadowview, Virginia
Community in Washington County · population 861 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $171,300
- Household income
- $74,318
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 41.1
Meadowview is a community of 861 people in Washington County, Virginia. The median home is worth $171,300, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 100% of Virginia towns.
How Meadowview 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 Meadowview is worth $171,300, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $74,318, which is more affordable than 93% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $921 a month. 65.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Meadowview | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $171,300 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $921 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $74,318 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 65.5% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.2% | — |
Who lives in Meadowview
| People | Meadowview | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.7% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.7% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.5% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 5.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 7.1% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 19.2 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.1% | 91.8% |
Weather in Meadowview
July highs average 84.7°F and January lows 24.1°F. About 47.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.9 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 108 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Meadowview since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 28, 2011 about 3.3 miles from the town center and killed 4. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 56 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 28, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 9, 2011.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington 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 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 |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 20,425 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,472 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Meadowview itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Meadowview
2 public schools with 954 students, about 13.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowview Elementary | PK-5 | 534 | 13.4 |
| Rhea Valley Elementary | PK-5 | 420 | 12.7 |
Towns near Meadowview
- Emory, VA3.3 mi · 1,237 people · home $231,400
- Abingdon, VA6.3 mi · 8,376 people · home $228,000
- Glade Spring, VA6.4 mi · 1,367 people · home $174,300
- Saltville, VA10.2 mi · 1,824 people · home $96,600
- Damascus, VA10.5 mi · 788 people · home $173,500
- Allison Gap, VA10.8 mi · 610 people · home $69,900
- Chilhowie, VA11.4 mi · 1,654 people · home $153,600
- Lebanon, VA14.3 mi · 3,159 people · home $162,400
Meadowview questions
Is Meadowview, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Meadowview scores better for retirees than 33% of Virginia towns and quieter than 46%. 15.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.1).
How much does a house cost in Meadowview?
The median owner-occupied home in Meadowview is valued at $171,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $74,318, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $921 a month.
What is the weather like in Meadowview?
July highs average 84.7°F and January lows 24.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.3 inches of precipitation a year and 11.9 inches of snow.
Does Meadowview get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Meadowview since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 28, 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)