Earlysville, VA

Virginia · Metropolitan Area

Earlysville is a small town in Virginia with a population of 1,217. Residents earn $143,500 per year, which is 91% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,217 Population 396/sq mi density
$143,500 Median Income $63,797 per capita
$414,600 Home Value $642,656 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
59°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$143,500 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$414,600 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
75.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $143,500
91% higher than US avg
Home Value $414,600
47% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 75.5%
124% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.7%
11% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.0%
72% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.3%
65% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,217
Median Age53.7 yrs
Density396/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 83%

Economy

A+
Median Income$143,500
Per Capita$63,797
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty4.3%
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$414,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$642,656

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity28.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.2%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain41.6 in/yr
Elevation606 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+75.5%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.58

Community

2024 VoteR 15% / D 83%
Commute18 min
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Is Earlysville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Earlysville receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Earlysville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Earlysville is $143,500, which is significantly higher than the national average — 91% above $75,149. This places Earlysville among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Earlysville is $414,600, 47% above the national median. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Earlysville is a highly educated community — 75.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Earlysville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Earlysville has a population of 1,217 with a density of 396 people per square mile. The median age is 53.7 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.6%), with 8.4% Black.

Population

1,217
Total Population
396
People / sq mi
53.7yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
3.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.8%
Female 55.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Earlysville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.7%
17% above US avg
Spanish8.3%
38% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Earlysville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Earlysville is $143,500, which is 91% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Earlysville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$143,500
91% above US avg
Per Capita Income$63,797
Avg Weekly Wage$1,384
IRS Avg AGI$122,281

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.3%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,587

Business (County)

Restaurants323
Healthcare172
Retail282
Manufacturing49

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,207
134% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.98%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.8 min
Work from Home32.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Earlysville is $414,600, 47% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $642,656.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$414,600
47% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$642,656

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$196
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio93.3%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,137
1 Bedroom$1,181
2 Bedrooms$1,369
3 Bedrooms$1,787
4 Bedrooms$2,126

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,207
134% above US avg
Effective Rate1.98%
In Earlysville, 28.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 23.2% report depression. 17.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.7%
11% below US avg
Diabetes8.1%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure27.5%
Asthma10.3%
COPD4.5%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.7%
Physical Inactivity17.7%
Depression23.2%
Mental Distress15.6%
Physical Distress10.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.4%
Checkup Rate77.1%
Premature Death6,526/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access100.0%
Healthcare Facilities172

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Earlysville has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.6 inches
10% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation606 ft (185 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density396/sq mi
Coordinates38.1546°N, 78.4689°W
County FIPS51540
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 75.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (124% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 68.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 14.7%
D 83.4%

Winner: Democrat by 68.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+75.5%
124% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.58
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density396/sq mi
Total Area3.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities172
Restaurants323
Retail Stores282

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.8 min
Work from Home32.9%

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