Culpeper Courthouse
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Living in Culpeper County, Virginia

The region's hub. The town of Culpeper's brick downtown and Amtrak stop, with most of the county's growth running along the Route 29 corridor.

$427,500
Median assessment
0.43
Tax per $100
92%
Grad rate
Walkable
Walkability
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Rural scene, Culpeper County, Virginia
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Commute & how people work

About 11% of Culpeper County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 36 min.

36 min
Average commute
39%
Commute under 20 min
37%
Commute 45 min or more
11%
Work from home

How long the commute is, share of commuters

Under 10 min13%
10 to 19 min26%
20 to 29 min12%
30 to 44 min12%
45 min or more37%

How people get to work, share of workers

Drive alone73%
Carpool11%
Public transit0.7%
Walk or bike2%
Work from home11%
Other2%

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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.

Schools

Culpeper County Public Schools reports a 92% on-time graduation rate, with 70% passing Math and 67% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).

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Amenities & walkability

Within a few miles you'll find about 69 restaurants & cafes and 24 grocery stores. The town center is walkable (48 walkable spots within a mile). Counts from OpenStreetMap.

Local businesses

Use this as a daily-life snapshot: grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and everyday places that help you picture a normal week in Culpeper County. Owner-approved details appear when available.

Grocery & markets

Restaurants

Cafes & coffee

Bakeries

Bars & breweries

Shops & retail

Health & medical

Pharmacies

Gyms & fitness

Personal care

Hotels & lodging

Banks

Hardware & home

Auto services

Churches & faith communities

Other services

Gas stations

Convenience stores

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Business listings start from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) and public local directories; owner-approved updates appear after review. Own or manage one? Claim or add your listing.

Major employers & institutions

The biggest workplaces in and around Culpeper County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.

Colleges & training

Hospitals & health systems

Manufacturing & factories

Government & public sector

Major employers & offices

Business & industrial parks

A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

By the numbers

Cost of living

$100,049
Median household income
$409,200
Median home value
$1,423 /mo
Median gross rent
75%
Homes owner-occupied

Who lives here

39
Median age
27%
Adults with a bachelor's or higher

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.

Risk

11%
In a FEMA flood zone

Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)

Frequently asked questions

What are property taxes like in Culpeper County?

Culpeper County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.43 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.43% a year).

How are the schools in Culpeper County?

Culpeper County Public Schools reports a 92% on-time graduation rate, with 70% passing Math and 67% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.

How long is the commute in Culpeper County?

The average commute for Culpeper County workers is about 36 minutes, and 39% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.

Can I work remotely from Culpeper County?

About 11% of Culpeper County workers already work from home.

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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Culpeper County.
  • Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
  • 1 area uses assessed value because usable sale-price coverage is limited.
  • Property and tax figures come from county/city parcel, sales, and assessor records.
  • School metrics use Virginia Department of Education profiles when available.
  • Amenity and business counts use OpenStreetMap, so hours and listings can change.
  • Jobs, events, news, and business-directory layers are included only after their feeds or curated sources sync.
  • Use these figures as planning estimates, then verify taxes, listings, and school details before making an offer.

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