The Town FilesPembroke, Virginia
Town in Giles County · population 1,152 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $138,000
- Household income
- $57,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 23 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 45.6
Pembroke is a town of 1,152 people in Giles County, Virginia. The median home is worth $138,000, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks quieter than 86% of Virginia towns, easier by car than 70% of Virginia towns.
How Pembroke 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 Pembroke is worth $138,000, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $57,500, which is more affordable than 92% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $796 a month. 69.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pembroke | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $138,000 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $796 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $57,500 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 69.4% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.8% | — |
Who lives in Pembroke
| People | Pembroke | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.6 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.9% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 15.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.8% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.7% | — |
| Work from home | 2.2% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 20.6 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.5% | 91.8% |
Weather in Pembroke
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
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pembroke since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on October 23, 2017 about 9.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 23, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 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 Pembroke itself the ACS puts it at 1.7%.
Public schools in Pembroke
1 public school with 459 students, about 15.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Elementary/Middle | PK-7 | 459 | 15.3 |
Towns near Pembroke
- Pearisburg, VA5.0 mi · 2,909 people · home $157,400
- Narrows, VA9.5 mi · 2,093 people · home $119,400
- Rich Creek, VA10.9 mi · 749 people · home $123,200
- Prices Fork, VA11.4 mi · 1,142 people · home $300,000
- Belview, VA12.8 mi · 1,128 people · home —
- Blacksburg, VA13.1 mi · 44,826 people · home $446,300
- Fairlawn, VA13.2 mi · 2,419 people · home $243,500
- Radford, VA14.6 mi · 16,070 people · home $220,700
Pembroke questions
Is Pembroke, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pembroke scores better for retirees than 59% of Virginia towns and quieter than 86%. 23.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.6).
How much does a house cost in Pembroke?
The median owner-occupied home in Pembroke is valued at $138,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,500, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $796 a month.
What is the weather like in Pembroke?
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 Pembroke get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pembroke since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on October 23, 2017. 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)