Sperryville, VA

Virginia · Metropolitan Area

Sperryville is a small town in Virginia with a population of 364. Residents earn $95,213 per year, which is 27% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
364 Population 409/sq mi density
$95,213 Median Income $34,936 per capita
$354,600 Home Value $519,830 Zillow
N/A Median Rent 35.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$95,213 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$354,600 home value
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $95,213
27% higher than US avg
Home Value $354,600
26% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.4%
34% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.4%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.3%
73% lower than US avg

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

People

Population364
Median Age61.9 yrs
Density409/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A+
Median Income$95,213
Per Capita$34,936
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$390M

Housing

A+
Home Value$354,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$519,830
Rent Burden35.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.0%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain48.8 in/yr
Elevation763 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.58

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
CommuteN/A
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Is Sperryville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sperryville 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, a low poverty rate. Sperryville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sperryville is $95,213, 27% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sperryville is $354,600, 26% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below 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

Sperryville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches, including 21.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Sperryville has a population of 364 with a density of 409 people per square mile. The median age is 61.9 years, 59% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

364
Total Population
409
People / sq mi
61.9yrs
Median Age
59% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 37.9%
Female 62.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Sperryville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sperryville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sperryville is $95,213, which is 27% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Sperryville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$95,213
27% above US avg
Per Capita Income$34,936
Avg Weekly Wage$934
IRS Avg AGI$116,717

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.3%
73% below US avg
Establishments (County)292
County GDP$390M

Business (County)

Restaurants19
Healthcare11
Retail22
Manufacturing13

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,277
79% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.77%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home6.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Sperryville is $354,600, 26% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $519,830.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$354,600
26% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$519,830

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden35.0%

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-Occupied81.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,277
79% above US avg
Effective Rate1.77%
In Sperryville, 35.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.0% report depression. 22.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.4%
10% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure32.0%
Asthma10.6%
COPD6.3%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity22.3%
Depression25.0%
Mental Distress17.9%
Physical Distress13.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.7%
Checkup Rate75.9%
Premature Death9,336/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access38.7%
Healthcare Facilities11

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Sperryville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.8 inches
29% above US avg
Snowfall21.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation763 ft (233 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density409/sq mi
Coordinates38.6555°N, 78.2361°W
County FIPS51157
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 17.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.4%
D 40.5%

Winner: Republican by 17.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.4%
34% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.58
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density409/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities11
Restaurants19
Retail Stores22

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home6.7%

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