What are the schools like in Culpeper, VA?

Culpeper is served primarily by Culpeper County Public Schools. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.2:1.

What is the median household income in Culpeper?

The median household income in Culpeper, VA is $86,940 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Culpeper, VA?

Culpeper has an average high temperature of 43.5°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Culpeper, VA affordable or expensive?

Culpeper's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Culpeper is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $338,700 and the median rent is $1,372 per month.

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

Culpeper has a violent crime rate of 122.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1675.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Culpeper, VA a Good Place to Live?

Culpeper is a small city of 20,105 in Virginia, with a median household income of $86,940 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

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

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

All Culpeper 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

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

Metric	Culpeper, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$338,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,372	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$86,940	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Culpeper's violent crime rate is 122.1 per 100,000 residents — 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

122.1 /100k

Property Crime

1675.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Culpeper is served primarily by Culpeper County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Culpeper, VA	National Avg
School District	Culpeper County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	30.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Culpeper sees average highs of 43.5°F in January and 85.9°F in July, with 44.8 inches of annual precipitation and 16.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Culpeper, VA
Average High — January	43.5°F
Average High — July	85.9°F
Annual Precipitation	44.8"
Annual Snowfall	16.4"

Demographics

Metric	Culpeper, VA	National Avg
Population	20,105	—
Median Age	34.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	57.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	18.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	17.2%	18.9%
Asian	1.5%	6.3%
Under 18	28.9%	22.2%
65 and over	11.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Brandy Station, VA 6 mi Brightwood, VA 11 mi Remington, VA 11 mi Bealeton, VA 14 mi Opal, VA 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Culpeper

Culpeper, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

22701

Culpeper vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Culpeper, VA affordable or expensive?

Culpeper's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Culpeper roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $338,700 and median rent is $1,372/month.

What is the crime rate in Culpeper, VA?

Culpeper's violent crime rate is 122.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1675.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Culpeper?

Public schools in Culpeper are operated by Culpeper County Public Schools. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 30.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Culpeper, VA a good place to live?

Culpeper, VA has a population of 20,105, a median household income of $86,940, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. 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 Culpeper?

Culpeper averages 43.5°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.8 inches with about 16.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Culpeper?

Culpeper, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22701.

What is the population of Culpeper?

The population of Culpeper, Virginia is 20,105 with a median age of 34.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Culpeper?

Key numbers for living in Culpeper: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $338,700, median household income $86,940, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Culpeper side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.