What are the schools like in Ruckersville, VA?

Ruckersville is served primarily by Greene County Public Schools. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What is the median household income in Ruckersville?

The median household income in Ruckersville, VA is $101,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Ruckersville, VA?

Ruckersville has an average high temperature of 44.9°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Ruckersville, VA affordable or expensive?

Ruckersville's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ruckersville is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $372,400 and the median rent is $1,357 per month.

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

Ruckersville has a violent crime rate of 65.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1185.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ruckersville, VA a Good Place to Live?

Ruckersville is a small town of 1,275 in Virginia, with a median household income of $101,875 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Ruckersville 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 Ruckersville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ruckersville 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

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

Metric	Ruckersville, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$372,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,357	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$101,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ruckersville's violent crime rate is 65.6 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

65.6 /100k

Property Crime

1185.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Ruckersville is served primarily by Greene County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ruckersville, VA	National Avg
School District	Greene County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ruckersville sees average highs of 44.9°F in January and 87.1°F in July, with 46.3 inches of annual precipitation and 15.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ruckersville, VA
Average High — January	44.9°F
Average High — July	87.1°F
Annual Precipitation	46.3"
Annual Snowfall	15.5"

Demographics

Metric	Ruckersville, VA	National Avg
Population	1,275	—
Median Age	36.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	74.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	11.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	31.1%	22.2%
65 and over	18.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Twin Lakes, VA 4 mi Piney Mountain, VA 5 mi Stanardsville, VA 6 mi Barboursville, VA 6 mi Earlysville, VA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Ruckersville

Ruckersville, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

22968

Ruckersville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ruckersville, VA affordable or expensive?

Ruckersville's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ruckersville roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $372,400 and median rent is $1,357/month.

What is the crime rate in Ruckersville, VA?

Ruckersville's violent crime rate is 65.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1185.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ruckersville?

Public schools in Ruckersville are operated by Greene County Public Schools. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 37.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ruckersville, VA a good place to live?

Ruckersville, VA has a population of 1,275, a median household income of $101,875, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. 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 Ruckersville?

Ruckersville averages 44.9°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.3 inches with about 15.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ruckersville?

Ruckersville, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22968.

What is the population of Ruckersville?

The population of Ruckersville, Virginia is 1,275 with a median age of 36.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ruckersville?

Key numbers for living in Ruckersville: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $372,400, median household income $101,875, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ruckersville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.