What are the schools like in Crozet, VA?

Crozet is served primarily by Albemarle County Public Schools. The district operates 15 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.

What is the median household income in Crozet?

The median household income in Crozet, VA is $106,081 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Crozet, VA?

Crozet has an average high temperature of 45.4°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Crozet, VA affordable or expensive?

Crozet's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Crozet is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $497,700 and the median rent is $1,712 per month.

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

Crozet has a violent crime rate of 109.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1646.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Crozet, VA a Good Place to Live?

Crozet is a small town of 8,894 in Virginia, with a median household income of $106,081 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Crozet stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

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

All Crozet 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: 98.6

Crozet's overall cost of living index is 98.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Crozet costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Crozet, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$497,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,712	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$106,081	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Crozet's violent crime rate is 109.8 per 100,000 residents — 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

109.8 /100k

Property Crime

1646.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Crozet is served primarily by Albemarle County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Crozet, VA	National Avg
School District	Albemarle County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	15	—
Middle Schools	5	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	73.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Crozet sees average highs of 45.4°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 46.8 inches of annual precipitation and 10.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Crozet, VA
Average High — January	45.4°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	46.8"
Annual Snowfall	10.9"

Demographics

Metric	Crozet, VA	National Avg
Population	8,894	—
Median Age	36.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	3.2%	6.3%
Under 18	29.2%	22.2%
65 and over	13.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ivy, VA 5 mi North Garden, VA 8 mi Afton, VA 8 mi Dooms, VA 9 mi Free Union, VA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Crozet

Crozet, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

22932

Crozet vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crozet, VA affordable or expensive?

Crozet's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Crozet roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $497,700 and median rent is $1,712/month.

What is the crime rate in Crozet, VA?

Crozet's violent crime rate is 109.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1646.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Crozet?

Public schools in Crozet are operated by Albemarle County Public Schools. The district has 15 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 73.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Crozet, VA a good place to live?

Crozet, VA has a population of 8,894, a median household income of $106,081, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. 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 Crozet?

Crozet averages 45.4°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.8 inches with about 10.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Crozet?

Crozet, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22932.

What is the population of Crozet?

The population of Crozet, Virginia is 8,894 with a median age of 36.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Crozet?

Key numbers for living in Crozet: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $497,700, median household income $106,081, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Crozet side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.