Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Purcellville is a small city in Virginia with a population of 8,974. Residents earn $162,981 per year, which is 117% above the national average.
Based on current data, Purcellville receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Purcellville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Purcellville is $162,981, which is significantly higher than the national average — 117% above $75,149. This places Purcellville among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Purcellville is $594,000, making it a premium housing market at 111% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,086 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Purcellville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 11 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 453 per 100,000, 77% below the national average.
Purcellville is a highly educated community — 57.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Purcellville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 87.4% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.6% |
| 6% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $162,981 |
| 117% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $61,276 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,631 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $150,102 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 14,735 |
| County GDP | $44,855M |
| Restaurants | 863 |
| Healthcare | 1,192 |
| Retail | 1,058 |
| Manufacturing | 202 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,192 |
| 105% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.21% |
| Commute Time | 32.6 min |
| Work from Home | 25.1% |
| Census Median | $594,000 |
| 111% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $892,693 |
| Median List Price | $677,000 |
| Median List Price | $677,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $238 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.6% |
| Price Drops | 9.1% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,086 |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,898 |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,192 |
| 105% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.21% |
| Obesity | 29.8% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.4% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Mental Distress | 15.0% |
| Physical Distress | 10.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.7% |
| Premature Death | 3,355/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,192 |
| Total Violent | 11.3/100K |
| 97% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 11.3/100K |
| Total Property | 453.5/100K |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 45.4/100K |
| Theft | 396.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 11.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Safety Grade | D |
| Safety Score | 1.6 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.8 inches |
| 15% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,647/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1375°N, 77.7114°W |
| County FIPS | 51107 |
Winner: Democrat by 16.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 57.9% |
| 72% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,647/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,192 |
| Restaurants | 863 |
| Retail Stores | 1,058 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Avg Commute | 32.6 min |
| Work from Home | 25.1% |