At a Glance
Median Income
$98,243
$59,278 per capita
Home Value
$376,300
Zillow: $398,298
Median Rent
$1,659/mo
17.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.2%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
12.3% smoking rate
How Ruckersville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ruckersville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ruckersville a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ruckersville residents earn a median household income of $98,243 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,278. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 547 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ruckersville is $376,300 , 33% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $398,298. Median rent is $1,659/month, with 17.6% 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 1996.
Education
42.2% of adults in Ruckersville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% above the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ruckersville 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 totals 41.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,314
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density476/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans12.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$98,243
Per Capita$59,278
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$681M
Avg Weekly Wage$841
Housing
A+
Home Value$376,300
Rent$1,659
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$398,298
Housing Units423
Rent Burden17.6%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,743/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
Elevation565 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.2%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+16.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Ruckersville was founded in 1732.
The median home in Ruckersville was built in 1996.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.