Crozet, VA

Virginia · Metropolitan Area

Crozet is a small city in Virginia with a population of 9,211. Residents earn $121,153 per year, which is 61% above the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
9,211 Population 2,084/sq mi density
$121,153 Median Income $65,492 per capita
$526,100 Home Value $583,415 Zillow
$1,897 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$121,153 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$526,100 home value, $1,897/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
75.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $121,153
61% higher than US avg
Home Value $526,100
87% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 75.6%
124% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,897
63% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.7%
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.4%
40% lower than US avg

How Crozet Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population9,211
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density2,084/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

A+
Median Income$121,153
Per Capita$65,492
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty7.4%
Commute28 min

Housing

A
Home Value$526,100
Rent$1,897
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$583,415

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity27.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.6%
Heart Disease4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain46.8 in/yr
Elevation673 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+75.6%
High School+97.3%
School Score5.58

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute28 min
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Is Crozet a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Crozet receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Crozet stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Crozet is $121,153, which is significantly higher than the national average — 61% above $75,149. This places Crozet among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Crozet is $526,100, making it a premium housing market at 87% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,897 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Crozet is a highly educated community — 75.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Crozet experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches, including 10.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Crozet has a population of 9,211 with a density of 2,084 people per square mile. The median age is 39.0 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.6%), with 2.2% Black.

Population

9,211
Total Population
2,084
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
4.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.1%
Female 52.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Crozet vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.4%
20% above US avg
Spanish5.6%
58% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Crozet vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Crozet is $121,153, which is 61% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Crozet vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$121,153
61% above US avg
Per Capita Income$65,492
Avg Weekly Wage$1,401
IRS Avg AGI$146,253

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.4%
40% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,185

Business (County)

Restaurants219
Healthcare408
Retail320
Manufacturing84

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,595
117% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.44%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.9 min
Work from Home24.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Crozet is $526,100, 87% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,897 (63% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $583,415.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$526,100
87% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$583,415
Median List Price$537,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$537,450
$/Sq Ft$242
Homes Sold17
Sale-to-List Ratio99.8%
Price Drops12.5%
Inventory48

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,897
63% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,547

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,137
1 Bedroom$1,181
2 Bedrooms$1,369
3 Bedrooms$1,787
4 Bedrooms$2,126

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,595
117% above US avg
Effective Rate1.44%
In Crozet, 27.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 22.6% report depression. 16.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Crozet vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.7%
14% below US avg
Diabetes7.9%
Heart Disease4.2%
High Blood Pressure27.0%
Asthma10.1%
COPD4.1%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.3%
Physical Inactivity16.3%
Depression22.6%
Mental Distress14.6%
Physical Distress9.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.0%
Checkup Rate77.8%
Premature Death5,378/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access79.5%
Healthcare Facilities408

Crime Rates: Crozet vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17

Safety Score

Crozet has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.8 inches
23% above US avg
Snowfall10.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation673 ft (205 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²)
Population Density2,084/sq mi
Coordinates38.0649°N, 78.6970°W
County FIPS51003
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 75.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (124% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 34.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 32.2%
D 66.4%

Winner: Democrat by 34.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+75.6%
124% above US avg
High School+97.3%
School Test Score5.58
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density2,084/sq mi
Total Area4.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities408
Restaurants219
Retail Stores320

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.9 min
Work from Home24.9%

Nearby Cities

Compare Crozet with another city: