What are the schools like in Bealeton, VA?

Bealeton is served primarily by Fauquier County Public Schools. The district operates 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.2:1.

What is the median household income in Bealeton?

The median household income in Bealeton, VA is $105,449 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.6%.

What is the weather like in Bealeton, VA?

Bealeton has an average high temperature of 42.2°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 19.8 inches.

Bealeton, VA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bealeton, VA affordable or expensive?

Bealeton's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bealeton is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $351,900 and the median rent is $1,403 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bealeton, VA?

Bealeton has a violent crime rate of 82.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 550.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bealeton, VA a Good Place to Live?

Bealeton is a small town of 4,670 in Virginia, with a median household income of $105,449 and a 0.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Bealeton stands out for solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Bealeton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bealeton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 108.6

Bealeton's overall cost of living index is 108.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bealeton costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Bealeton, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$351,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,403	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$105,449	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bealeton's violent crime rate is 82.8 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

82.8 /100k

Property Crime

550.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bealeton is served primarily by Fauquier County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bealeton, VA	National Avg
School District	Fauquier County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	11	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bealeton sees average highs of 42.2°F in January and 84.9°F in July, with 45.8 inches of annual precipitation and 19.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bealeton, VA
Average High — January	42.2°F
Average High — July	84.9°F
Annual Precipitation	45.8"
Annual Snowfall	19.8"

Demographics

Metric	Bealeton, VA	National Avg
Population	4,670	—
Median Age	33.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	41.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	74.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	11.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.7%	18.9%
Asian	2.4%	6.3%
Under 18	26.5%	22.2%
65 and over	9.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Opal, VA 3 mi Midland, VA 3 mi Remington, VA 4 mi Calverton, VA 7 mi Brandy Station, VA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Bealeton

Bealeton, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

22712

Bealeton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bealeton, VA affordable or expensive?

Bealeton's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Bealeton roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $351,900 and median rent is $1,403/month.

What is the crime rate in Bealeton, VA?

Bealeton's violent crime rate is 82.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 550.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bealeton?

Public schools in Bealeton are operated by Fauquier County Public Schools. The district has 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 26.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bealeton, VA a good place to live?

Bealeton, VA has a population of 4,670, a median household income of $105,449, and an unemployment rate of 0.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bealeton?

Bealeton averages 42.2°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.8 inches with about 19.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bealeton?

Bealeton, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22712.

What is the population of Bealeton?

The population of Bealeton, Virginia is 4,670 with a median age of 33.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bealeton?

Key numbers for living in Bealeton: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $351,900, median household income $105,449, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bealeton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.