The Town FilesWarsaw, Virginia
Town in Richmond County · population 1,637 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $270,600
- Household income
- $84,828
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 40.8
Warsaw is a town of 1,637 people in Richmond County, Virginia. The median home is worth $270,600, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks better for retirees than 84% of Virginia towns, quieter than 83% of Virginia towns.
How Warsaw 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 Warsaw is worth $270,600, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $84,828, which is more affordable than 75% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $1,083 a month. 52.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Warsaw | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $270,600 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,083 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $84,828 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 52.6% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.2% | — |
Who lives in Warsaw
| People | Warsaw | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.2% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 21.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.4% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.5% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.5% | — |
| Work from home | 15.8% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 29.8 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.8% | 91.8% |
Weather in Warsaw
July highs average 88.4°F and January lows 28.5°F. About 45.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.5 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 44 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 77 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Warsaw since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on February 24, 2016 about 5.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 3, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 26, 2003.
Severe weather in Richmond County since 1996
Richmond County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, freezing.
| 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 |
| December 18, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4411: Tropical Storm Michael |
Jobs and pay in Richmond County
Richmond County had 2,727 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,751 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Warsaw itself the ACS puts it at 1.4%.
Public schools in Warsaw
6 public schools with 1,374 students, about 14.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond County Elementary | PK-7 | 830 | 15.4 |
| Rappahannock High | 8-12 | 544 | 15.5 |
| Mackey-Thompson Learning Center | Other | — | — |
| Northern Neck Technical Center | Other | — | — |
| Northern Neck Gov Stem Academy/Agric & Maritime Studies | Other | — | — |
| Northern Neck Regional Alternative Ed | Other | — | — |
Towns near Warsaw
- Tappahannock, VA6.6 mi · 2,193 people · home $218,800
- Piney Point, MD18.3 mi · 980 people · home $336,600
- Cobb Island, MD21.5 mi · 929 people · home $275,000
- Callaway, MD22.7 mi · 1,779 people · home $364,700
- Colonial Beach, VA24.5 mi · 3,908 people · home $268,200
- Leonardtown, MD24.6 mi · 4,563 people · home $575,300
- Central Garage, VA24.7 mi · 1,810 people · home $294,000
- Saluda, VA26.2 mi · 627 people · home $263,800
Warsaw questions
Is Warsaw, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Warsaw scores better for retirees than 84% of Virginia towns and quieter than 83%. 21.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.8).
How much does a house cost in Warsaw?
The median owner-occupied home in Warsaw is valued at $270,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $84,828, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,083 a month.
What is the weather like in Warsaw?
July highs average 88.4°F and January lows 28.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.2 inches of precipitation a year and 11.5 inches of snow.
Does Warsaw get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Warsaw since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on February 24, 2016. 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)