Living in Purcellville, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Purcellville · Census data 2020–2024
Purcellville has 8,973 residents with a median age of 36. The median household income is $165,121 (77% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $654,200, the median rent is $2,222/month.
Purcellville at a glance
- Population
- 8,973
- Median age
- 36State: 39
- Median household income
- $165,121State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $654,200State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $2,222/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 89.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60.9%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Purcellville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 77% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Home values 70% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Purcellville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Purcellville the median home value is $654,200, 97% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,222 per month, which is 27.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,127 a month in housing costs.
Purcellville median household income
The median household income in Purcellville is $165,121 and the income per person is $64,498. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Purcellville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,949
- Owner-occupied
- 89.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.2%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 3.03
Purcellville demographics
- Population
- 8,973
- Median age
- 36
- Under 18
- 26.7%
- 65 and older
- 9.8%
- Households
- 2,875
- Foreign-born
- 10.5%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Purcellville ›
Education in Purcellville
60.9% of adults 25 and older in Purcellville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 23.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Purcellville
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 27.8%
- Drive alone
- 59.9%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Purcellville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purcellville | 8,973 | $165,121 | $654,200 | $2,222 |
| Hamilton | 589 | $141,250 | $531,300 | $1,500 |
| Round Hill | 678 | $127,266 | $653,600 | $1,390 |
| Hillsboro | 141 | $97,438 | $631,900 | — |
| Shannondale | 3,465 | $80,000 | $293,600 | $1,269 |
| Shenandoah Retreat | 592 | $96,591 | $409,100 | — |
| Leesburg | 49,171 | $145,205 | $667,800 | $2,105 |
| Lovettsville | 2,719 | $141,406 | $543,700 | $1,871 |
| Middleburg | 774 | $104,545 | $777,000 | $1,517 |
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What is the median household income in Purcellville, VA?
The median household income in Purcellville is $165,121, 77% higher than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Purcellville?
The median home value in Purcellville is $654,200, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Purcellville?
The median gross rent in Purcellville is $2,222 per month, about 27.8% of household income.
Is Purcellville, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 77% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: home values 70% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Purcellville?
The median age in Purcellville is 36 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Purcellville?
The average commute to work in Purcellville is 33 minutes; 27.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Purcellville?
The unemployment rate in Purcellville is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Purcellville?
60.9% of adults in Purcellville have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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