The Town FilesVictoria, Virginia
Town in Lunenburg County · population 1,734 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $131,800
- Household income
- $41,442
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 5 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 38.9
Victoria is a town of 1,734 people in Lunenburg County, Virginia. The median home is worth $131,800, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks better for retirees than 86% of Virginia towns, quieter than 78% of Virginia towns, better for first-time buyers than 78% of Virginia towns.
How Victoria 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 Victoria is worth $131,800, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $41,442, which is more affordable than 75% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $807 a month. 64.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Victoria | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $131,800 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $807 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $41,442 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 64.6% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.6% | — |
Who lives in Victoria
| People | Victoria | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.3% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 26.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.8% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.9% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 9.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 4.5% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 28.3 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 68.3% | 91.8% |
Weather in Victoria
July highs average 88.4°F and January lows 26.1°F. About 43.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 5.3 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 41 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 83 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Victoria since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on August 6, 1993 about 5.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 16, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 22, 1963.
Severe weather in Lunenburg County since 1996
Lunenburg County has been included in 23 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 |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Lunenburg County
Lunenburg County had 2,357 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,706 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Victoria itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Public schools in Victoria
3 public schools with 1,223 students, about 13.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High | 9-12 | 490 | 13.6 |
| Victoria Elementary | PK-5 | 400 | 14.3 |
| Lunenburg Middle | 6-8 | 333 | 12.8 |
Towns near Victoria
- Kenbridge, VA5.8 mi · 1,112 people · home $154,400
- Blackstone, VA13.6 mi · 3,352 people · home $140,900
- Crewe, VA13.9 mi · 2,262 people · home $139,400
- Keysville, VA14.5 mi · 807 people · home $161,100
- Chase City, VA18.8 mi · 2,053 people · home $112,900
- South Hill, VA19.3 mi · 4,690 people · home $242,700
- Drakes Branch, VA20.8 mi · 533 people · home $111,000
- La Crosse, VA21.5 mi · 614 people · home $105,400
Victoria questions
Is Victoria, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Victoria scores better for retirees than 86% of Virginia towns and quieter than 78%. 17.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.9).
How much does a house cost in Victoria?
The median owner-occupied home in Victoria is valued at $131,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $41,442, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $807 a month.
What is the weather like in Victoria?
July highs average 88.4°F and January lows 26.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.9 inches of precipitation a year and 5.3 inches of snow.
Does Victoria get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Victoria since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 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)