What are the schools like in Catlett, VA?

Catlett 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 Catlett?

The median household income in Catlett, VA is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Catlett, VA?

Catlett has an average high temperature of 42.2°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 19.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Catlett, VA affordable or expensive?

Catlett's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Catlett is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is N/A and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Catlett 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 Catlett, VA a Good Place to Live?

Catlett is a small town of 190 in Virginia, with a median household income of N/A . Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Catlett is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Catlett 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

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

Metric	Catlett, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Catlett'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

Catlett 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	Catlett, 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	13.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Catlett sees average highs of 42.2°F in January and 84.9°F in July, with 46.0 inches of annual precipitation and 19.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Catlett, VA
Average High — January	42.2°F
Average High — July	84.9°F
Annual Precipitation	46.0"
Annual Snowfall	19.8"

Demographics

Metric	Catlett, VA	National Avg
Population	190	—
Median Age	39.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	26.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	24.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	48.9%	6.3%
Under 18	9.5%	22.2%
65 and over	0.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Calverton, VA 3 mi Nokesville, VA 4 mi Midland, VA 6 mi Linton Hall, VA 7 mi New Baltimore, VA 8 mi

Catlett vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Catlett, VA affordable or expensive?

Catlett's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Catlett roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Catlett, VA?

Catlett'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 Catlett?

Public schools in Catlett 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. 13.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Catlett, VA a good place to live?

Catlett, VA has a population of 190, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Catlett?

Catlett averages 42.2°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.0 inches with about 19.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Catlett?

The population of Catlett, Virginia is 190 with a median age of 39.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Catlett?

Key numbers for living in Catlett: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income N/A, 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 Catlett side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.