What are the schools like in Middleburg, VA?

Middleburg is served primarily by Loudoun County Public Schools. The district operates 62 elementary schools, 18 middle schools, and 13 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.1:1.

What is the median household income in Middleburg?

The median household income in Middleburg, VA is $114,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.9%.

What is the weather like in Middleburg, VA?

Middleburg has an average high temperature of 39.7°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 19.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Middleburg, VA affordable or expensive?

Middleburg's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Middleburg is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $661,400 and the median rent is $1,219 per month.

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

Middleburg has a violent crime rate of 102.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 775.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Middleburg, VA a Good Place to Live?

Middleburg is a small town of 643 in Virginia, with a median household income of $114,500 and a 6.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Middleburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Middleburg 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

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

Metric	Middleburg, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$661,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,219	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$114,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Middleburg's violent crime rate is 102.5 per 100,000 residents — 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

102.5 /100k

Property Crime

775.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Middleburg is served primarily by Loudoun County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Middleburg, VA	National Avg
School District	Loudoun County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	62	—
Middle Schools	18	—
High Schools	13	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	57.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Middleburg sees average highs of 39.7°F in January and 82.4°F in July, with 46.1 inches of annual precipitation and 19.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Middleburg, VA
Average High — January	39.7°F
Average High — July	82.4°F
Annual Precipitation	46.1"
Annual Snowfall	19.8"

Demographics

Metric	Middleburg, VA	National Avg
Population	643	—
Median Age	54.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	72.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	14.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	15.1%	22.2%
65 and over	33.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Aldie, VA 5 mi Bull Run Mountain Estates, VA 6 mi Rectortown, VA 7 mi The Plains, VA 8 mi Upperville, VA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Middleburg

Middleburg, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

20117

Middleburg vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Middleburg, VA affordable or expensive?

Middleburg's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Middleburg roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $661,400 and median rent is $1,219/month.

What is the crime rate in Middleburg, VA?

Middleburg's violent crime rate is 102.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 775.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Middleburg?

Public schools in Middleburg are operated by Loudoun County Public Schools. The district has 62 elementary, 18 middle, and 13 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 57.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Middleburg, VA a good place to live?

Middleburg, VA has a population of 643, a median household income of $114,500, and an unemployment rate of 6.9%. 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 Middleburg?

Middleburg averages 39.7°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.1 inches with about 19.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Middleburg?

Middleburg, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 20117.

What is the population of Middleburg?

The population of Middleburg, Virginia is 643 with a median age of 54.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Middleburg?

Key numbers for living in Middleburg: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $661,400, median household income $114,500, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Middleburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.