Best Job Markets in Virginia
Cities ranked by lowest unemployment rate · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the best job markets in Virginia based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest unemployment rate from lowest to highest. Kenbridge leads the ranking with a value of 0.2% and a population of 1,348.
The top three cities are Kenbridge (0.2%), Maurertown (0.4%), and Pembroke (0.4%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national best job markets ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Virginia.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kenbridge | 0.2% | 1,348 |
| #2 | Maurertown | 0.4% | 1,138 |
| #3 | Pembroke | 0.4% | 1,130 |
| #4 | Boykins | 0.5% | 484 |
| #5 | One Loudoun | 0.5% | 3,126 |
| #6 | West Point | 0.5% | 3,439 |
| #7 | Chase City | 0.7% | 2,530 |
| #8 | Lexington | 0.7% | 7,420 |
| #9 | Boswell's Corner | 0.8% | 1,459 |
| #10 | Burkeville | 0.9% | 489 |
| #11 | Damascus | 0.9% | 766 |
| #12 | Motley | 0.9% | 743 |
| #13 | Painter | 0.9% | 304 |
| #14 | Apple Mountain Lake | 1.0% | 1,801 |
| #15 | Dillwyn | 1.0% | 549 |
| #16 | Mount Crawford | 1.0% | 531 |
| #17 | Penhook | 1.0% | 1,253 |
| #18 | Verona | 1.0% | 4,274 |
| #19 | Middletown | 1.1% | 1,634 |
| #20 | The University of Virginia's College at Wise | 1.1% | 538 |
| #21 | Castlewood | 1.2% | 1,120 |
| #22 | Opal | 1.2% | 784 |
| #23 | Patrick Springs | 1.2% | 2,094 |
| #24 | Tazewell | 1.2% | 4,419 |
| #25 | Wattsville | 1.2% | 1,425 |
| #26 | Clifton | 1.3% | 321 |
| #27 | Fincastle | 1.3% | 636 |
| #28 | Floyd | 1.3% | 510 |
| #29 | Gloucester Courthouse | 1.3% | 3,509 |
| #30 | Honaker | 1.3% | 1,218 |
| #31 | Lansdowne | 1.3% | 12,603 |
| #32 | Lovettsville | 1.3% | 2,697 |
| #33 | Ridgeway | 1.3% | 1,082 |
| #34 | Amherst | 1.4% | 2,124 |
| #35 | Braddock | 1.4% | 6,404 |
| #36 | Difficult Run | 1.4% | 10,202 |
| #37 | Earlysville | 1.4% | 1,217 |
| #38 | Eastville | 1.4% | 278 |
| #39 | Grundy | 1.4% | 782 |
| #40 | Massanutten | 1.4% | 2,215 |
| #41 | Navy | 1.4% | 3,787 |
| #42 | Ruckersville | 1.4% | 1,314 |
| #43 | Hallwood | 1.5% | 156 |
| #44 | Hot Springs | 1.5% | 540 |
| #45 | Loudoun Valley Estates | 1.5% | 10,323 |
| #46 | Troutville | 1.5% | 451 |
| #47 | Wolf Trap | 1.5% | 16,020 |
| #48 | Bealeton | 1.6% | 5,193 |
| #49 | Montross | 1.6% | 436 |
| #50 | Hampden-Sydney | 1.7% | 1,942 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the best job markets in Virginia?
Kenbridge ranks #1 for best job markets in Virginia with a value of 0.2% and a population of 1,348.
How many cities are ranked for best job markets in Virginia?
There are 50 cities ranked for best job markets in Virginia. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Virginia compare to other states for best job markets?
You can compare Virginia's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national best job markets page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.