What are the schools like in Sperryville, VA?

School district data for Sperryville is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Sperryville?

The median household income in Sperryville, VA is $90,637 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Sperryville, VA?

Sperryville has an average high temperature of 43.1°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Sperryville, VA affordable or expensive?

Sperryville's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sperryville is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $338,100 and the median rent is $2,112 per month.

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

Sperryville has a violent crime rate of 135.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 678.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sperryville, VA a Good Place to Live?

Sperryville is a small town of 327 in Virginia, with a median household income of $90,637 . Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Sperryville's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

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

All Sperryville 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

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

Metric	Sperryville, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$338,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,112	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$90,637	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Sperryville's violent crime rate is 135.7 per 100,000 residents — 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

135.7 /100k

Property Crime

678.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Sperryville, VA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sperryville sees average highs of 43.1°F in January and 85.2°F in July, with 48.8 inches of annual precipitation and 21.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sperryville, VA
Average High — January	43.1°F
Average High — July	85.2°F
Annual Precipitation	48.8"
Annual Snowfall	21.0"

Demographics

Metric	Sperryville, VA	National Avg
Population	327	—
Median Age	48.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	38.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.6%	22.2%
65 and over	37.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Washington, VA 6 mi Flint Hill, VA 10 mi Luray, VA 12 mi Chester Gap, VA 15 mi Stanley, VA 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Sperryville

Sperryville, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

22740

Sperryville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sperryville, VA affordable or expensive?

Sperryville's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Sperryville roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $338,100 and median rent is $2,112/month.

What is the crime rate in Sperryville, VA?

Sperryville's violent crime rate is 135.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 678.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sperryville?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Sperryville, VA a good place to live?

Sperryville, VA has a population of 327, a median household income of $90,637, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Sperryville?

Sperryville averages 43.1°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.8 inches with about 21.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Sperryville?

Sperryville, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22740.

What is the population of Sperryville?

The population of Sperryville, Virginia is 327 with a median age of 48.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sperryville?

Key numbers for living in Sperryville: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $338,100, median household income $90,637, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sperryville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.