Another notable thing is that Heathsville is a major vacation destination. Much of the town’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Heathsville’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live.
Heathsville 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, Heathsville’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, Heathsville is worth considering.
Heathsville is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Such areas are often places that visitors and locals go for waterfront activities or taking in the scenery.
In Heathsville, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 56.38 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.
Heathsville 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.
In terms of college education, Heathsville is somewhat better educated than the 21.84% who have a 4-year degree or higher in the typical US community: 25.30% of adults 25 and older in the town have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Heathsville in 2018 was $11,840, which is low income relative to Virginia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $47,360 for a family of four. Heathsville also has one of the higher rates of people living in poverty in the nation, with 73.81% of its population below the federal poverty line.
Heathsville is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Heathsville home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Heathsville residents report their race to be White. Important ancestries of people in Heathsville include English, Irish, Italian, Scottish, and Yugoslavian.
The most common language spoken in Heathsville is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.
