The Town FilesWest Point, Virginia
Town in King William County · population 3,414 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $286,800
- Household income
- $78,785
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 10 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 43.5
West Point is a town of 3,414 people in King William County, Virginia. The median home is worth $286,800, close to the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks more of a college town than 96% of Virginia towns, better for cycling than 96% of Virginia towns, hipper than 92% of Virginia towns.
How West 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 West Point is worth $286,800, close to the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $78,785, which is more affordable than 63% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $1,225 a month. 80.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | West Point | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $286,800 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,225 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $78,785 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 80.6% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in West Point
| People | West Point | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.5 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.2% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 25.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.0% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.5% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 9.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.9% | — |
| Work from home | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 27.2 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.9% | 91.8% |
Weather in West Point
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 28.4°F. About 47.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.6 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 50 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 83 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Point since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. The strongest, an F1, struck on May 2, 2004 about 8.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 24, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 2, 1990.
Severe weather in King William County since 1996
King William 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 |
| March 11, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4644: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| 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 King William County
King William County had 4,201 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,062 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in West Point itself the ACS puts it at 0.4%.
Public schools in West Point
3 public schools with 1,121 students, about 17.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Point Middle/High | 6-12 | 451 | 14.1 |
| West Point Elementary | PK-5 | 389 | 19.5 |
| King & Queen Elementary | PK-6 | 281 | 20.1 |
Towns near West Point
- Gloucester Courthouse, VA18.4 mi · 3,030 people · home $381,500
- Williamsburg, VA20.2 mi · 15,425 people · home $428,100
- Gloucester Point, VA25.7 mi · 10,587 people · home $320,700
- Sandston, VA28.1 mi · 7,779 people · home $219,900
- Highland Springs, VA28.8 mi · 16,604 people · home $227,300
West Point questions
Is West Point, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, West Point scores better for retirees than 83% of Virginia towns and quieter than 43%. 20.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.5).
How much does a house cost in West Point?
The median owner-occupied home in West Point is valued at $286,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $78,785, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,225 a month.
What is the weather like in West Point?
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 28.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.9 inches of precipitation a year and 9.6 inches of snow.
Does West Point get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Point since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on May 2, 2004. 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)