Culpeper, VA

Virginia · Metropolitan Area

Culpeper is a small city in Virginia with a population of 20,437. Residents earn $91,429 per year, which is 22% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
20,437 Population 2,710/sq mi density
$91,429 Median Income $36,677 per capita
$366,300 Home Value $444,748 Zillow
$1,408 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
243 Violent Crime/100K 2,752 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$91,429 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$366,300 home value, $1,408/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
243 violent crimes/100K (36% below avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $91,429
22% higher than US avg
Home Value $366,300
30% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 243/100K
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.2%
10% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,408
21% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.8%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.1%
42% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.3%
9% lower than US avg

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

People

Population20,437
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density2,710/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 52%

Economy

A+
Median Income$91,429
Per Capita$36,677
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$2,723M
Commute34 min

Housing

A
Home Value$366,300
Rent$1,408
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$444,748

Crime

F
Violent243/100K
Property2,752/100K
Murder5.8/100K
Assault116/100K
Burglary99/100K

Health

Obesity38.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.5%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation432 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.2%
High School+87.0%
School Score5.82

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute34 min
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Is Culpeper a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Culpeper receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Culpeper offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Culpeper is $91,429, 22% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. 11.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Culpeper is $366,300, 30% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,408 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Culpeper is below the national average at 243 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,752 per 100,000, 40% above the national average.

Education

30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Culpeper experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Culpeper has a population of 20,437 with a density of 2,710 people per square mile. The median age is 32.9 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (52.2%), with 18.9% Black.

Population

20,437
Total Population
2,710
People / sq mi
32.9yrs
Median Age
15% below US avg
7.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Culpeper vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only79.4%
1% above US avg
Spanish20.6%
54% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Culpeper vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Culpeper is $91,429, which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Culpeper vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$91,429
22% above US avg
Per Capita Income$36,677
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
IRS Avg AGI$78,656

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below US avg
Poverty Rate11.3%
9% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,591
County GDP$2,723M

Business (County)

Restaurants88
Healthcare96
Retail163
Manufacturing47

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,877
18% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.79%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.1 min
Work from Home8.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Culpeper is $366,300, 30% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,408 (21% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $444,748.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$366,300
30% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$444,748
Median List Price$409,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$409,000
$/Sq Ft$182
Homes Sold12
Sale-to-List Ratio98.1%
Price Drops16.0%
Inventory50

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,408
21% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,070

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,149
1 Bedroom$1,170
2 Bedrooms$1,423
3 Bedrooms$1,978
4 Bedrooms$2,007

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied60.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,877
18% below US avg
Effective Rate0.79%
In Culpeper, 38.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.5% report depression. 25.9% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.8%
21% above US avg
Diabetes11.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure33.5%
Asthma10.8%
COPD5.7%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.8%
Physical Inactivity25.9%
Depression22.5%
Mental Distress17.5%
Physical Distress13.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.9%
Checkup Rate76.9%
Premature Death8,349/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access59.9%
Healthcare Facilities96
Culpeper has a violent crime rate of 243 per 100,000 residents, 36% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,752 per 100,000 (40% above US avg). The murder rate is 5.8 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent243.4/100K
36% below US avg
Murder5.8/100K
8% below US avg
Rape46.4/100K
Robbery75.3/100K
Assault115.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,752.2/100K
40% above US avg
Burglary98.5/100K
Theft2,601.5/100K
Vehicle Theft52.2/100K
Arson11.6/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Culpeper has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation432 ft (132 m)
Area7.5 sq mi (19.5 km²)
Population Density2,710/sq mi
Coordinates38.4703°N, 77.9998°W
County FIPS51047
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 25-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.9%
D 37%

Winner: Republican by 25 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.2%
10% below US avg
High School+87.0%
School Test Score5.82
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,710/sq mi
Total Area7.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities96
Restaurants88
Retail Stores163

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.1 min
Work from Home8.8%

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