What are the schools like in Berryville, VA?

Berryville is served primarily by Clarke County Public Schools. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.

What is the median household income in Berryville?

The median household income in Berryville, VA is $91,089 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.

What is the weather like in Berryville, VA?

Berryville has an average high temperature of 37.4°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Berryville, VA affordable or expensive?

Berryville's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Berryville is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $490,300 and the median rent is $1,264 per month.

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

Berryville has a violent crime rate of 41.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 659.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Berryville, VA a Good Place to Live?

Berryville is a small town of 4,598 in Virginia, with a median household income of $91,089 and a 4.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Berryville stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).

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

All Berryville 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

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

Metric	Berryville, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$490,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,264	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$91,089	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Berryville's violent crime rate is 41.2 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

41.2 /100k

Property Crime

659.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Berryville is served primarily by Clarke County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Berryville, VA	National Avg
School District	Clarke County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Berryville sees average highs of 37.4°F in January and 81.9°F in July, with 41.6 inches of annual precipitation and 23.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Berryville, VA
Average High — January	37.4°F
Average High — July	81.9°F
Annual Precipitation	41.6"
Annual Snowfall	23.1"

Demographics

Metric	Berryville, VA	National Avg
Population	4,598	—
Median Age	48.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.4%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	19.6%	22.2%
65 and over	25.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Boyce, VA 6 mi Shenandoah Retreat, VA 6 mi Brucetown, VA 8 mi Charles Town, WV 10 mi Shannondale, WV 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Berryville

Berryville, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

22611

Berryville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berryville, VA affordable or expensive?

Berryville's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Berryville roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $490,300 and median rent is $1,264/month.

What is the crime rate in Berryville, VA?

Berryville's violent crime rate is 41.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 659.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Berryville?

Public schools in Berryville are operated by Clarke County Public Schools. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 26.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Berryville, VA a good place to live?

Berryville, VA has a population of 4,598, a median household income of $91,089, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%. 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 Berryville?

Berryville averages 37.4°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.6 inches with about 23.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Berryville?

Berryville, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22611.

What is the population of Berryville?

The population of Berryville, Virginia is 4,598 with a median age of 48.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Berryville?

Key numbers for living in Berryville: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $490,300, median household income $91,089, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Berryville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.