Damascus, Virginia

Population 810

Damascus is located in Washington County, VA. The population is 810, making Damascus the 6th largest city in Washington County.

There are 2 public schools in Damascus with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Damascus is moderate , and there are 6 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Damascus is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Damascus property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Damascus include Laurel Bloomery, Pond Mountain Township and Meadow View.

Damascus Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 23.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 58.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.8%

Crime Rate

65.18% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 508
  • Violent Crimes: 0
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 381
  • Property Crime: 7
  • Larceny Theft: 6

Registered Offenders

81.72% Higher than national avg.
  • 6 offenders in Damascus
  • 74.07 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

36 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 33

Unemployment

Moderate 3.2%
  • Virginia unemployment average: 3.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in Damascus, VA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Damascus's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
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6 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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7 Former Drug Labs view all

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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $540
  • 1 Bedroom: $560
  • 2 Bedrooms: $720
  • 3 Bedrooms: $940
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,040

Zip Codes

24236

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Environmental Hazards

36 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Damascus, VA has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Damascus, VA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.32 Average
    Damascus, VA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 35.65°
  • February 39.27°
  • March 47.73°
  • April 57.15°
  • May 65.41°
  • June 73.33°
  • July 75.34°
  • August 75.38°
  • September 69.05°
  • October 56.5°
  • November 46.02°
  • December 37.87°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Damascus, VA

Earthquakes
Damascus, VA has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Damascus, VA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Damascus, VA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Damascus, VA has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Damascus, VA: $23,839

Unemployment

Unemployment in Damascus is 3.2%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 53.76%
White Collar - 46.24%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry McAuliffe
  • Sen. Tim Kaine
  • Sen. Mark R. Warner

City Representatives

  • Morgan Griffith

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

6 Cemeteries view all

1 FCC Tower view all

2 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Damascus, VA

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Damascus, VA
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