The Town FilesPrince George, Virginia
Community in Prince George County · population 2,315 (2020 Census)
- Household income
- $61,571
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 35.8
Prince George is a community of 2,315 people in Prince George County, Virginia. It ranks easier by car than 94% of Virginia towns, better for cycling than 85% of Virginia towns, better for first-time buyers than 75% of Virginia towns.
How Prince George 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
Median rent is $1,625 a month. 62.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Prince George | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | — | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,625 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $61,571 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | —× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 62.0% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 2001 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Prince George
| People | Prince George | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.8 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.8% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 27.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.9% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.2% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 11.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 6.0% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 24.3 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.1% | 91.8% |
Weather in Prince George
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 31.2°F. About 50.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.5 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 55 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 58 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Prince George since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on August 6, 1993 about 5.1 miles from the town center and killed 4. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 288 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 19, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 59 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on August 18, 2001.
Severe weather in Prince George County since 1996
Prince George County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 10, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4602: Severe Winter Storms |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Prince George County
Prince George County had 14,930 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,331 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Prince George itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Prince George
4 public schools with 3,774 students, about 17.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince George High | 9-12 | 1,817 | 20.0 |
| Middle Road Elementary | PK-5 | 741 | 16.5 |
| North Elementary | PK-5 | 720 | 14.7 |
| L.L. Beazley Elementary | PK-5 | 496 | 14.2 |
Towns near Prince George
- Hopewell, VA5.1 mi · 23,033 people · home $181,600
- Petersburg, VA6.9 mi · 33,458 people · home $189,000
- Colonial Heights, VA7.6 mi · 18,170 people · home $246,600
- Enon, VA7.9 mi · 4,075 people · home $253,600
- Ettrick, VA9.1 mi · 7,241 people · home $211,200
- Matoaca, VA11.0 mi · 2,655 people · home $251,000
- Chester, VA12.8 mi · 23,414 people · home $327,200
- Bellwood, VA15.8 mi · 7,678 people · home $225,300
Prince George questions
Is Prince George, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Prince George scores better for retirees than 37% of Virginia towns and quieter than 48%. 18.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.8).
What is the weather like in Prince George?
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 31.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.1 inches of precipitation a year and 3.5 inches of snow.
Does Prince George get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Prince George since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on August 6, 1993. 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)