Arts, recreation and a scenic mountain atmosphere blessed with a mild climate added up to earn Abingdon, VA national recognition as a retirement destination from both Where to Retire and Wall Street Journal. Abingdon's cultural scene thrives with the historic Barter Theater and Virginia Highlands Festival. Its location in the Blue Ridge Highlands of Southwest Virginia offers bikers and hikers the scenic Virginia Creeper Trail and Appalachian Trail, while anglers enjoy year-round fishing.
Washington County, VA is a Top Retirement Destination
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County attracts seniors from across the U.S.
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Abingdon’s music scene thrives with new venues, concert series.
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From hiking on the Virginia Creeper Trail to attending a show at the Barter Theatre and more.
Abingdon, VA City Profile
Quick Facts
| Population | 8,143 |
| Median Age | 43 |
| Median Household Income | $39,405 |
| Median Home Price | $168,400 |
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Abingdon, VA Demographics
Population By Gender
| Male | 48.6% | |
| Female | 51.4% |
Median Population
| Median Age | 42.5% |
| Age 18 Over | 82.3% |
| Age 21 Over | 78.3% |
| Age 62 Over | 24.2% |
| Age 65 Over | 19.1% |
Race
| Ethnicity White | 91.1% | |
| Ethnicity Black | 5.9% | |
| Ethnicity Asian | 1.8% | |
| Ethnicity Hispanic | 3.5% | |
| Ethnicity Indian | 0.1% | |
| Ethnicity Other | 0.8% |
People have described this as some of the most beautiful scenery anywhere, with farmlands, mountains, forest. We’ve had people come to hike and decide to move here.
Language
| English Only | 93.6% | |
| English Other | 6.4% |
Commute Types
| Walked | 3.5% | |
| Worked at Home | 4.4% | |
| Public Transportation | 0.4% | |
| Other Means | 0.7% | |
| Drove Alone | 80.1% | |
| Carpooled | 11% |