At a Glance
Median Income
$162,981
$61,276 per capita
Home Value
$594,000
Zillow: $892,693
Median Rent
$2,086/mo
36.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
77/100K
358/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.9%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
9.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Purcellville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Purcellville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Purcellville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Purcellville residents earn a median household income of $162,981 , which is 117% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,276. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,735 business establishments, including 863 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Purcellville is $594,000 , 111% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $892,693. Median rent is $2,086/month, with 36.0% 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 1997.
Safety & Crime
Purcellville reports 77 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 358/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
57.9% of adults in Purcellville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% above the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Purcellville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population8,974
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density2,647/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$162,981
Per Capita$61,276
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$44,855M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,631
Housing
A+
Home Value$594,000
Rent$2,086
Ownership89.1%
Zillow$892,693
Housing Units2,780
Rent Burden36.0%
Crime
F
Violent77/100K
Property358/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault68/100K
Burglary29/100K
Health
Obesity29.8%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death3,355/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation558 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.9%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+23.9%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute33 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Purcellville was founded in 1908.
The median home in Purcellville was built in 1997.
25.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Washington Dulles International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.392 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 863 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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