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Baywood, VA
Census-designated place in Grayson County, Virginia.
Population
681
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
213
ZIP codes
0
Baywood and its ZIP codes
Baywood at a glance
- Median rent is $771 a month.
Housing and community stats
Baywood, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
20.3%
Median rent
$771/mo
Homeownership
47.2%
Bachelor's or higher
10.4%
Median age
45.4
Average commute
18.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (52), Scottish Americans (26), German Americans (9).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grayson County. PPP loans are for Baywood.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,571
3,254 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,221
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$119M
FY 2026, $7,746 per person
How people get to work
Baywood, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.7%
- Carpooled21.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Baywood, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
456
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
17
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 24°F
50.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Baywood, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
17.1%
U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts
Smoking
21.6%
U.S. 12.8% +8.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities near Baywood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GalaxCity | 5.3 mi | 8.2 |
| FriesTown | 7 mi | 0.6 |
| HilltownCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Stevens CreekCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.7 |
| IndependenceTown | 8.1 mi | 2.3 |
| Sparta, NCTown | 9.9 mi | 2.3 |
| Lowgap, NCCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| WoodlawnCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 19.2 |
| IvanhoeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.7 |
| AustinvilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| HillsvilleTown | 18 mi | 9.7 |
| Fancy GapCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4 |
| CanaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 7.9 |
| Toast, NCCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| Dobson, NCTown | 22 mi | 2 |
| Fort ChiswellCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 13.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Baywood, VA in?
- Baywood is in Grayson County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Baywood, VA?
- About 681 people live in Baywood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Baywood?
- Nearby places include Galax (5.3 mi), Fries (7 mi), Hilltown (7.9 mi), Stevens Creek (8 mi), Independence (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023