Rural Retreat is a very small town located in the state of Virginia. With a population of 1,530 people and two associated neighborhoods, Rural Retreat is the 244th largest community in Virginia.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Rural Retreat is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Rural Retreat is a town of sales and office workers, professionals, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Rural Retreat who work in office and administrative support (14.72%), management occupations (9.39%), and sales jobs (7.61%). Because of many things, Rural Retreat is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Rural Retreat a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Rural Retreat has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Rural Retreat’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. As is often the case in a small town, Rural Retreat doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The population of Rural Retreat overall has a level of education that is slightly above the US average for all US cities and towns of 21.84%. Of adults 25 and older in Rural Retreat, 24.43% have at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Rural Retreat in 2022 was $29,051, which is lower middle income relative to Virginia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $116,204 for a family of four. However, Rural Retreat contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. The people who call Rural Retreat home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Rural Retreat residents report their race to be White. Important ancestries of people in Rural Retreat include English, German, Irish, European, and Scottish. The most common language spoken in Rural Retreat is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.
