The Town FilesGloucester Point, Virginia
Community in Gloucester County · population 10,587 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $320,700
- Household income
- $74,001
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 41.4
Gloucester Point is a community of 10,587 people in Gloucester County, Virginia. The median home is worth $320,700, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks more seaside character than 96% of Virginia towns, easier by car than 78% of Virginia towns, better for first-time buyers than 71% of Virginia towns.
How Gloucester Point 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 Gloucester Point is worth $320,700, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $74,001, which is more affordable than 30% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $1,062 a month. 67.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Gloucester Point | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $320,700 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,062 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $74,001 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 67.0% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.8% | — |
Who lives in Gloucester Point
| People | Gloucester Point | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.4 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.0% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 19.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.6% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.5% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 13.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.2% | — |
| Work from home | 10.1% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 35.4 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.9% | 91.8% |
Weather in Gloucester Point
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 30.6°F. About 45.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 5.5 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 43 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 64 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gloucester Point since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 16, 2011 about 4.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 24 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 4, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 23, 1974.
Severe weather in Gloucester County since 1996
Gloucester County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| 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 |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3359: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Gloucester County
Gloucester County had 10,102 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,565 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Gloucester Point itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Public schools in Gloucester Point
2 public schools with 871 students, about 13.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon Elementary | PK-5 | 437 | 12.9 |
| Achilles Elementary | PK-5 | 434 | 14.5 |
Towns near Gloucester Point
- Gloucester Courthouse, VA9.3 mi · 3,030 people · home $381,500
- Williamsburg, VA11.6 mi · 15,425 people · home $428,100
- Bethel Manor, VA12.6 mi · 4,540 people · home —
- Newport News, VA13.5 mi · 186,247 people · home $260,600
- Poquoson, VA14.5 mi · 12,460 people · home $400,300
- Hampton, VA18.9 mi · 137,148 people · home $245,700
- Smithfield, VA21.6 mi · 8,533 people · home $374,900
- Carrollton, VA22.8 mi · 7,498 people · home $423,900
Gloucester Point questions
Is Gloucester Point, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Gloucester Point scores better for retirees than 39% of Virginia towns and quieter than 44%. 21.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.4).
How much does a house cost in Gloucester Point?
The median owner-occupied home in Gloucester Point is valued at $320,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $74,001, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $1,062 a month.
What is the weather like in Gloucester Point?
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 30.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.1 inches of precipitation a year and 5.5 inches of snow.
Does Gloucester Point get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gloucester Point since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 16, 2011. 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)