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Ruckersville, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Greene County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,314 Population 476/sq mi density
$98,243 Median Income $59,278 per capita
$376,300 Home Value $390,755 Zillow
$1,659 Median Rent 17.6% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
64 Violent Crime/100K 1,338 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$98,243 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$376,300 home value, $1,659/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
64 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Ruckersville, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$98,243
31% above
$59,278 per capita
Home Value
$376,300
33% above
Zillow: $390,755
Median Rent
$1,659/mo
43% above
17.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
64/100K
83% below
1,338/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.2%
25% above
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
131%
Home Value
133%
Rent
143%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
125%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ruckersville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
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 1.2% (67% 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 $390,755. 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.

Safety & Crime

Ruckersville reports 64 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,338/100K.

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 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population1,314
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density476/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$98,243
Per Capita$59,278
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$681M
Avg Weekly Wage$841

Housing

A+
Home Value$376,300
Rent$1,659
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$390,755
Housing Units423
Rent Burden17.6%

Crime

F
Violent64/100K
Property1,338/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,743/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
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.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.