Providence Forge is a somewhat small town located in the state of Virginia. With a population of 8,456 people and two associated neighborhoods, Providence Forge is the 86th largest community in Virginia. Much of the housing stock in Providence Forge was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Providence Forge economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Providence Forge, where the median household income is $103,137.00. Providence Forge home prices are not only among the most expensive in Virginia, but Providence Forge real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.Unlike some towns, Providence Forge isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Providence Forge are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Providence Forge is a town of managers, sales and office workers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Providence Forge who work in office and administrative support (13.31%), business and financial occupations (12.96%), and management occupations (12.62%). Also of interest is that Providence Forge has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 14.08% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Providence Forge 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, Providence Forge’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. 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, Providence Forge is worth considering. One downside of living in Providence Forge is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Providence Forge, the average commute to work is 36.78 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average. In terms of college education, Providence Forge is substantially better educated than the typical community in the nation, which has 21.84% of the adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree: 33.27% of adults in Providence Forge have a college degree. The per capita income in Providence Forge in 2022 was $48,316, which is wealthy relative to Virginia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $193,264 for a family of four. However, Providence Forge contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Providence Forge is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Providence Forge home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Providence Forge residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Providence Forge include English, German, Irish, European, and Italian. The most common language spoken in Providence Forge is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.
