Afton is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Afton’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Afton is worth considering.
One downside of living in Afton, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 37.78 minutes every day commuting to work.
Afton is a small town, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.
Afton is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 41.13% of adults in Afton have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.
The per capita income in Afton in 2018 was $48,875, which is wealthy relative to Virginia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $195,500 for a family of four.
The people who call Afton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Afton residents report their race to be White. Important ancestries of people in Afton include Italian, Irish, English, Welsh, and European.
The most common language spoken in Afton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and German/Yiddish.
