Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
23%
Gloucester
Gloucester, VA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,170
Population
23,367
Renter Mix
17% Rent
This county is home to one of America’s most well-known historical figures
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Gloucester is a county in eastern Virginia on a peninsula nestled between the York River and Mobjack Bay. Some areas are lush and wooded while other communities can indulge in the waterfront. The architecture is diverse from upscale farm houses to modern apartments available for rent. Living in this county gives access to excellent elementary schools, attracting those with young children as well. This historic county is best known for being home to Werowocomoco, the tribal headquarters of Powhatan and the location of where Pocahontas saved John Smith’s life. The county honors her legacy through the Pocahontas Museum, murals, a statue, and the annual Pocahontas Festival. Gloucester is the perfect place to rent an apartment or house if you’re looking for a quaint oasis where you can go antique shopping, buy fresh produce from a farmers market, and still have all the convenience of modern life.
Since Chesapeake Bay, York River, and the Atlantic Ocean are all within 70 miles, outdoor recreation, especially watersports, are very popular hobbies for residents. Gloucester Blueways is great for boating while Gloucester Point Beach Park is a dream for hikers, bikers, and sunbathing enthusiasts. If you’re looking for even more to do, Newport News, Hampton, and Richmond are only an hour away.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$84,187
Average: $102,221
Education
5,459
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,782
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Gloucester has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
17%
Non-Renters
83%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Gloucester, VA is $1,170 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Gloucester has increased by 12.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,170/month
607 Sq Ft
House
$1,908/month
1,048 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Gloucester, VA is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
382 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
546 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
498 Students
Mid Peninsula Reg Spec Ed Center
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 6-8
581 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
620 Students
Public
Grades 8
392 Students
Mid Peninsula Reg Spec Ed Center
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
1,531 Students
Mid Peninsula Reg Spec Ed Center
Public
Grades K-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- York River State Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Newport News/Williamsburg International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.