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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 79.4% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 20.6% |
| 54% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $91,429 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,677 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,087 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $78,656 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,591 |
| County GDP | $2,723M |
| Restaurants | 88 |
| Healthcare | 96 |
| Retail | 163 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,877 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.79% |
| Commute Time | 34.1 min |
| Work from Home | 8.8% |
| Census Median | $366,300 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $444,748 |
| Median List Price | $409,000 |
| Median List Price | $409,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $182 |
| Homes Sold | 12 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.1% |
| Price Drops | 16.0% |
| Inventory | 50 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,408 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,070 |
| Studio | $1,149 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,170 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,423 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,978 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,007 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,877 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.79% |
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,349/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 96 |
| Total Violent | 243.4/100K |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Murder | 5.8/100K |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Rape | 46.4/100K |
| Robbery | 75.3/100K |
| Assault | 115.9/100K |
| Total Property | 2,752.2/100K |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 98.5/100K |
| Theft | 2,601.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 52.2/100K |
| Arson | 11.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 432 ft (132 m) |
| Area | 7.5 sq mi (19.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,710/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4703°N, 77.9998°W |
| County FIPS | 51047 |
Winner: Republican by 25 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.2% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.82 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,710/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 96 |
| Restaurants | 88 |
| Retail Stores | 163 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 34.1 min |
| Work from Home | 8.8% |