Cost of Living in Crozet, VA

Population 9,211 · Virginia · Data vintage 2023

161
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Crozet sits on the smaller end of the Virginia city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.8% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, Crozet lies roughly 75 miles northwest of the nearest major metro, Richmond. Median home values run roughly 60% higher than Richmond's $328,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 172
Rent 144

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Crozet

The median home value in Crozet is $526,100 — 72% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,897/month, 44% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $121,153/year is 62% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.8%, below the national average of 4.8%. Virginia's top state income tax rate is 5.8% and the combined sales tax is 5.6%. The climate averages highs of 64.6°F and lows of 48.1°F. Overall, Crozet has a cost of living index of 161 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 61% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$526,100
72% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$231,019
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,897/mo
44% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,546/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
23.1x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.8%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$970
1 BR
$989
2 BR
$1,200
3 BR
$1,645
4 BR
$1,885
Owner-occupied 72.1%
Renter-occupied 27.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,897
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,511/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
28.6 min
6% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
24.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
67.9%
Carpooled
5.5%
Public transit
0.1%
Walked
0.8%
Work from home
24.9%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 5.8%
Total Sales Tax 5.6%
State rate 4.3%
Avg local rate 1.3%
Property Tax 0.8%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$121,153
62% above avg
Per Capita Income
$65,492
Unemployment Rate
1.8%
63% below avg
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Labor Force Participation
65.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 36.4%
Graduate degree 39.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39
Male median age 35.8
Female median age 40.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
64.6°F
Avg Low
48.1°F
Annual Precip
48.2"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 444855667280848276665647
Low °F 283137475564686661504032
Precip" 3.382.984.324.184.643.694.784.084.934.003.443.76

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 44 — Good
69.8%
Good air days/yr
168
Max AQI recorded
239
PM2.5 days
125
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Crozet, VA?

Crozet has a cost index of 161 (100 = national average). It is 61% above the national average.

What is average rent in Crozet, VA?

The median gross rent in Crozet is $1,897 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Crozet?

The median home value in Crozet is $526,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Crozet?

The median household income in Crozet is $121,153 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Crozet, VA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Crozet is 5.6%. The Virginia state income tax top rate is 5.8%.

Is Crozet, VA affordable?

Crozet is above average in cost of living, with an index of 161 — about 61% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Crozet?

Crozet has average high temperatures of 64.6°F and average lows of 48.1°F. Annual precipitation is 48.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Crozet at a Glance

Population
9,211
Median Income
$121,153
Home Value
$526,100
Median Rent
$1,897/mo
Unemployment
1.8%
Avg High Temp
64.6°F
Sales Tax
5.6%
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