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Motley, VA

Census-designated place in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

Population

987

Land area

4sq mi

People per sq mi

249

ZIP codes

0

Motley and its ZIP codes

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Motley at a glance

  • The median household income is $55,529, 40% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $146,900 (62% below Virginia) and median rent is $785 a month.

Local data for Motley, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Motley, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$55,529

Poverty rate

12.8%

Median home value

$146,900

Median rent

$785/mo

Homeownership

72.0%

Bachelor's or higher

11.2%

Median age

52.6

Average commute

29.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (26), Italian Americans (22), Scottish Americans (18).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pittsylvania County. PPP loans are for Motley.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$51,411

13,000 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$447M

FY 2026, $7,390 per person

Pittsylvania County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Motley, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone78.4%
  • Carpooled2.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home19.6%

Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Motley, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

970

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

21

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 24°F

47.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Motley, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

45.2%

U.S. 33.3% +11.9 pts

Diabetes

22.2%

U.S. 12.1% +10.1 pts

Smoking

22.1%

U.S. 12.8% +9.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.2%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

Cities near Motley

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HurtTown3.2 mi3.5
AltavistaTown6 mi5.4
GretnaTown8 mi1.7
PenhookCensus-designated place17 mi11.2
North ShoreCensus-designated place17 mi14
MonetaCensus-designated place17 mi3.8
ChathamTown17 mi2
TimberlakeCensus-designated place18 mi11.2
Union HallCensus-designated place19 mi14.5
RustburgCensus-designated place20 mi12.5
Westlake CornerCensus-designated place20 mi13.3
ForestCensus-designated place21 mi13.6
BedfordTown21 mi11.1
BrooknealTown22 mi3.5
NathalieCensus-designated place24 mi3
LynchburgCity25 mi48.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Motley, VA in?
Motley is in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
What is the population of Motley, VA?
About 987 people live in Motley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Motley?
Nearby places include Hurt (3.2 mi), Altavista (6 mi), Gretna (8 mi), Penhook (17 mi), North Shore (17 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023