Damascus, VA Area Guide

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Average
Poor

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.

Mojo's Trailside cafe
Coffee Shop

Off The Beaten Path Ice Cream Shop
Sweets

Pizza Plus
Fast Food

Food City
Grocery Store

Damascus Town Park
Park

Backbone Rock Recreation Area
Park

RainbowFrog Boutique
Clothing

RainbowFrog Boutique
Clothing

Junkin' Shenanigans
Furniture

Discover Damascus
Gift Shop

Dollar General
Discount Store

Adventure Damascus Bicycles
Bicycle

Bicycle Junction
Bicycle

Stop N Save
Convenience Store

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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Damascus.

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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Damascus is 89/100 - which is 18% lower than Virginia. See more Damascus cost of living data

crime C+

Damascus crime rates are 6,522 per 100k, which is 238% higher than Virginia See more Damascus crime data

employment F

The median income in Damascus is $25,833 - which is 61% lower than Virginia. See more Damascus employment data

health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

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housing B-

Damascus home prices are $119,000 - which is 52% lower than Virginia See more Damascus housing data

schools B+

The Damascus graduation rate is 68% - which is 19% lower than Virginia

Damascus Middle

Rhea Valley Elementary

Holston High

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Living in Damascus, VA

Ranks better than 65% of areas Follow

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Median Age

Damascus Area Facts

Damascus has a Livability Score of 65_/100, which is considered good
Damascus crime rates are 238% higher than the Virginia average
Cost of living in Damascus is 18% lower than the Virginia average

What do the locals think about Damascus?

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

A quiet area

Sense of community

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A Hiker's dream 4.5 rating By HikeditLikedit ( May 17, 2016) I drove nearly 3 hours just to spend the afternoon in Damascus. The town is famous for its love of the hiker community. There are several hiking trails and biking trails that converge in the town the most famous of these bringthree Appalachian Trail. Everyone in town waves when ...Read More they drive by. The town has an annual celebration called Trail Days where local artisans, equipment representatives, music groups, churches, shops, massage therapists, etc. welcome hikers, tourists, AT alum and the local community to join the festivities. I want there for trail days, but I enjoyed every minute of my visit. It's a beautiful town. Read Less

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Compare Damascus, VA Livability

F Amenities

Are there many local amenities in Damascus? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

Parks

Damascus Town Park

Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Entertainment

Food & Drink

Off The Beaten Path Ice Cream Shop

Pizza Plus

F Commute

Is public transit available in Damascus? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Damascus.

Drive to Work

86%

10% higher than the US average

Take Public Transit

0%

5% lower than the US average

Walk to Work

1%

2% lower than the US average

A+ Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Damascus? The cost of living in Damascus is 89/100 - which is 18% lower than Virginia.

11% less expensive than average

9% more expensive than average

National cost of living index

C+ Crime

What is the crime rate in Damascus? Damascus crime rates are 6,522, which are 238% higher than Virginia

6,522 per 100k people

181% higher than the US average

Chance of being a victim

181% higher than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is up

F Employment

What is the median income in Damascus? The median income in Damascus is $25,833 which is 61% lower than Virginia.

Median household income

$25,83353% lower than the US average

Income per capita

$24,98016% lower than the US average

Unemployment rate

81% lower than the US average

F Health & Safety

Is Damascus a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

Hospitals

Pharmacies

Doctors

B- Housing

What are Damascus home prices? Damascus home prices are $119,000 - which is 52% lower than Virginia

Median home value

$119,00036% lower than the US average

Median rent price

$61435% lower than the US average

31% lower than the US average

B+ Schools

Does Damascus have good schools? The Damascus graduation rate is 68% - which is 19% lower than Virginia

High school grad. rates

18% lower than the US average

School test scores

86% higher than the US average

Student teacher ratio

2% lower than the US average

C User Ratings

Is Damascus a good place to live? Damascus has an overall rating of 64% from 2 reviews.

Overall user rating

2 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

1 total surveys