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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 94.4% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.6% |
| 58% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $121,153 |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $65,492 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,401 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $146,253 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,185 |
| Restaurants | 219 |
| Healthcare | 408 |
| Retail | 320 |
| Manufacturing | 84 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,595 |
| 117% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.44% |
| Commute Time | 27.9 min |
| Work from Home | 24.9% |
| Census Median | $526,100 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $583,415 |
| Median List Price | $537,450 |
| Median List Price | $537,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $242 |
| Homes Sold | 17 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.8% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Inventory | 48 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,897 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,547 |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,595 |
| 117% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.44% |
| Obesity | 27.7% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.0% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.3% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Mental Distress | 14.6% |
| Physical Distress | 9.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.8% |
| Premature Death | 5,378/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 408 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.8 inches |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 10.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,084/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0649°N, 78.6970°W |
| County FIPS | 51003 |
Winner: Democrat by 34.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 75.6% |
| 124% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 2,084/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 408 |
| Restaurants | 219 |
| Retail Stores | 320 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Avg Commute | 27.9 min |
| Work from Home | 24.9% |