What are the schools like in Sudley, VA?

Sudley is served primarily by Prince William County Public Schools. The district operates 65 elementary schools, 17 middle schools, and 13 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.2:1.

What is the median household income in Sudley?

The median household income in Sudley, VA is $87,628 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.0%.

What is the weather like in Sudley, VA?

Sudley has an average high temperature of 42.4°F in January and 87.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Sudley, VA affordable or expensive?

Sudley's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sudley is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $388,600 and the median rent is $1,884 per month.

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

Sudley has a violent crime rate of 281.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1400.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sudley, VA a Good Place to Live?

Sudley is a small city of 19,289 in Virginia, with a median household income of $87,628 and a 4.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Sudley stands out for solid school ratings (B-).

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

All Sudley 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

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

Metric	Sudley, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$388,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,884	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$87,628	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Sudley's violent crime rate is 281.1 per 100,000 residents — 26% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

281.1 /100k

Property Crime

1400.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

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

Metric	Sudley, VA	National Avg
School District	Prince William County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	65	—
Middle Schools	17	—
High Schools	13	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sudley sees average highs of 42.4°F in January and 87.5°F in July, with 47.6 inches of annual precipitation and 21.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sudley, VA
Average High — January	42.4°F
Average High — July	87.5°F
Annual Precipitation	47.6"
Annual Snowfall	21.0"

Demographics

Metric	Sudley, VA	National Avg
Population	19,289	—
Median Age	33.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	56.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	23.7%	18.9%
Asian	9.8%	6.3%
Under 18	28.4%	22.2%
65 and over	10.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Loch Lomond, VA 1 mi Bull Run CDP (Prince William County), VA 1 mi Yorkshire, VA 3 mi Innovation, VA 3 mi Manassas, VA 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Sudley

Sudley, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

20109

Sudley vs Other Cities

Sudley, VA vs Loch Lomond, VA Sudley, VA vs Bull Run CDP (Prince William County), VA Sudley, VA vs Yorkshire, VA Sudley, VA vs Innovation, VA Sudley, VA vs Manassas, VA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sudley, VA affordable or expensive?

Sudley's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Sudley roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $388,600 and median rent is $1,884/month.

What is the crime rate in Sudley, VA?

Sudley's violent crime rate is 281.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1400.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sudley?

Public schools in Sudley are operated by Prince William County Public Schools. The district has 65 elementary, 17 middle, and 13 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 26.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Sudley, VA a good place to live?

Sudley, VA has a population of 19,289, a median household income of $87,628, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%. 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 Sudley?

Sudley averages 42.4°F in January and 87.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.6 inches with about 21.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Sudley?

Sudley, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 20109.

What is the population of Sudley?

The population of Sudley, Virginia is 19,289 with a median age of 33.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sudley?

Key numbers for living in Sudley: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $388,600, median household income $87,628, crime index 71 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sudley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.