The Town FilesNarrows, Virginia
Town in Giles County · population 2,093 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $119,400
- Household income
- $62,708
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 23 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 36.9
Narrows is a town of 2,093 people in Giles County, Virginia. The median home is worth $119,400, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks quieter than 78% of Virginia towns, easier by car than 78% of Virginia towns.
How Narrows 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 Narrows is worth $119,400, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $62,708, which is more affordable than 97% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $931 a month. 78.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Narrows | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $119,400 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $931 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $62,708 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 78.2% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1946 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.9% | — |
Who lives in Narrows
| People | Narrows | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.9 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.2% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 31.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.8% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.1% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 6.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 6.0% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 27.8 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.2% | 91.8% |
Weather in Narrows
July highs average 82.8°F and January lows 22.9°F. About 42.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 22.7 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 122 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Narrows since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 28, 2011.
Severe weather in Giles County since 1996
Giles County has been included in 22 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 Giles County
Giles County had 5,892 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,150 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Narrows itself the ACS puts it at 1.3%.
Public schools in Narrows
2 public schools with 798 students, about 12.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narrows Elementary/Middle | PK-7 | 499 | 13.9 |
| Narrows High | 8-12 | 299 | 11.1 |
Towns near Narrows
- Rich Creek, VA3.7 mi · 749 people · home $123,200
- Pearisburg, VA4.5 mi · 2,909 people · home $157,400
- Pembroke, VA9.5 mi · 1,152 people · home $138,000
- Athens, WV12.8 mi · 962 people · home $168,100
- Princeton, WV16.0 mi · 5,872 people · home $120,300
- Dublin, VA16.9 mi · 2,682 people · home $180,500
- Pulaski, VA19.4 mi · 8,985 people · home $160,500
- Fairlawn, VA19.5 mi · 2,419 people · home $243,500
Narrows questions
Is Narrows, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Narrows scores better for retirees than 40% of Virginia towns and quieter than 78%. 15.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.9).
How much does a house cost in Narrows?
The median owner-occupied home in Narrows is valued at $119,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,708, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $931 a month.
What is the weather like in Narrows?
July highs average 82.8°F and January lows 22.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.2 inches of precipitation a year and 22.7 inches of snow.
Does Narrows get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Narrows 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)