At a Glance
Median Income
$121,153
$65,492 per capita
Home Value
$526,100
Zillow: $585,925
Median Rent
$1,897/mo
18.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
75.6%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.7%
8.3% smoking rate
How Crozet Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Crozet's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Crozet a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Crozet residents earn a median household income of $121,153 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,492. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,185 business establishments, including 219 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Crozet is $526,100 , 87% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $585,925. Median rent is $1,897/month, with 18.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2005.
Education
75.6% of adults in Crozet hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(124% above the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 46.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population9,211
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density2,084/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$121,153
Per Capita$65,492
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty7.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,401
Housing
A
Home Value$526,100
Rent$1,897
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$585,925
Housing Units3,636
Rent Burden18.9%
Health
Obesity27.7%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,378/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation673 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+75.6%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+39.3%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute28 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Crozet was built in 2005.
24.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 219 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.