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Crozet, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Albemarle County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
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 18.9% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
155 Violent Crime/100K 3,072 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
155 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
75.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Crozet, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$121,153
61% above
$65,492 per capita
Home Value
$526,100
87% above
Zillow: $583,415
Median Rent
$1,897/mo
63% above
18.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
155/100K
59% below
3,072/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
75.6%
124% above
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.7%
14% below
8.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
161%
Home Value
187%
Rent
163%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
224%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
41%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crozet a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
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 1.2% (67% 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 $583,415. 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.

Safety & Crime

Crozet reports 155 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,072/100K.

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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population9,211
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density2,084/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$121,153
Per Capita$65,492
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty7.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,401

Housing

A
Home Value$526,100
Rent$1,897
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$583,415
Housing Units3,636
Rent Burden18.9%

Crime

F
Violent155/100K
Property3,072/100K

Health

Obesity27.7%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,378/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.8 in/yr
AQI35 (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.
5.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 219 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.