Moneta is a tiny town located in the state of Virginia. With a population of 450 people and three associated neighborhoods, Moneta is the 340th largest community in Virginia. Moneta has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Moneta, where the median household income is .
Of important note, Moneta is also a town of artists. Moneta has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Moneta’s character.
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, Moneta is worth considering.
As is often the case in a small town, Moneta doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The education level of Moneta citizens is substantially higher than the typical US community, as 30.25% of adults in Moneta have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Moneta in 2022 was $36,937, which is middle income relative to Virginia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $147,748 for a family of four. However, Moneta contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Moneta home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Moneta residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Moneta include English, Irish, German, Danish, and Lebanese.
The most common language spoken in Moneta is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Italian.