What are the schools like in Earlysville, VA?

Earlysville 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 Earlysville?

The median household income in Earlysville, VA is $133,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Earlysville, VA?

Earlysville has an average high temperature of 47.3°F in January and 89.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Earlysville, VA affordable or expensive?

Earlysville's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Earlysville is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $384,800 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Earlysville 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 Earlysville, VA a Good Place to Live?

Earlysville is a small town of 1,182 in Virginia, with a median household income of $133,750 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Earlysville stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Earlysville 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

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

Metric	Earlysville, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$384,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	95.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$133,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Earlysville'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

Earlysville 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	Earlysville, 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	80.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Earlysville sees average highs of 47.3°F in January and 89.7°F in July, with 41.6 inches of annual precipitation and 10.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Earlysville, VA
Average High — January	47.3°F
Average High — July	89.7°F
Annual Precipitation	41.6"
Annual Snowfall	10.9"

Demographics

Metric	Earlysville, VA	National Avg
Population	1,182	—
Median Age	48.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	26.6%	22.2%
65 and over	28.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hollymead, VA 3 mi Piney Mountain, VA 3 mi Free Union, VA 5 mi Rio, VA 5 mi Twin Lakes, VA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Earlysville

Earlysville, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

22936

Earlysville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Earlysville, VA affordable or expensive?

Earlysville's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Earlysville roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $384,800 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Earlysville, VA?

Earlysville'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 Earlysville?

Public schools in Earlysville 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. 80.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Earlysville, VA a good place to live?

Earlysville, VA has a population of 1,182, a median household income of $133,750, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. 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 Earlysville?

Earlysville averages 47.3°F in January and 89.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.6 inches with about 10.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Earlysville?

Earlysville, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22936.

What is the population of Earlysville?

The population of Earlysville, Virginia is 1,182 with a median age of 48.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Earlysville?

Key numbers for living in Earlysville: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $384,800, median household income $133,750, 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 Earlysville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.