At a Glance
Median Income
$91,429
$36,677 per capita
Home Value
$366,300
Zillow: $444,748
Median Rent
$1,408/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
170/100K
1,802/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.2%
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Culpeper Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Culpeper's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Culpeper a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Culpeper residents earn a median household income of $91,429 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,677. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,591 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Culpeper is $366,300 , 30% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $444,748. Median rent is $1,408/month, with 25.8% 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 1994.
Safety & Crime
Culpeper reports 170 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,802/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
30.2% of adults in Culpeper hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Culpeper has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population20,437
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density2,710/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$91,429
Per Capita$36,677
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$2,723M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
Housing
A
Home Value$366,300
Rent$1,408
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$444,748
Housing Units6,975
Rent Burden25.8%
Crime
F
Violent170/100K
Property1,802/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault79/100K
Burglary48/100K
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,349/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation432 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.2%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+12.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute34 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Culpeper was founded in 1759.
The median home in Culpeper was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Manassas Regional/Harry P Davis Field (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.