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Culpeper, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Culpeper County County

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 25.8% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
170 Violent Crime/100K 1,802 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
170 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Culpeper, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$91,429
22% above
$36,677 per capita
Home Value
$366,300
30% above
Zillow: $444,748
Median Rent
$1,408/mo
21% above
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
170/100K
55% below
1,802/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.2%
10% below
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
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)

Income
122%
Home Value
130%
Rent
121%
Poverty
91%
Bachelor's
90%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
45%
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.