Culpeper County, Virginia Housing Market
In Culpeper County, Virginia, the median home value is $409,200, with a median monthly rent of $1,423. This places Culpeper County at #270 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #22 within Virginia.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,083
- Establishments: 1,445
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 366
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 21,261 (avg $83,853)
- Outflow: 19,944 (avg $84,120)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 8 active ZIP codes in Culpeper County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22734 | 374.2 | +10.26% | 2025 |
| 2 | 22724 | 251.4 | +6.86% | 2025 |
| 3 | 22737 | 285.1 | +6.42% | 2025 |
| 4 | 20186 | 298.0 | +5.16% | 2025 |
| 5 | 20106 | 278.1 | +8.06% | 2025 |
| 6 | 22701 | 288.8 | +5.25% | 2025 |
| 7 | 22407 | 305.1 | +0.62% | 2025 |
| 8 | 22713 | 283.6 | — | 2024 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Culpeper County | Virginia Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $409,200 | $295,807 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,423 | $1,169 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 75.0% | 70.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 24.0 | 20.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Culpeper County is 38.3% above the Virginia state average and 79.7% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,423/month is 21.7% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 24.0, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Culpeper County has an owner-occupancy rate of 75.0%, compared to 70.8% in Virginia and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walla Walla County | Washington | $408,900 | $1,218 |
| Talbot County | Maryland | $409,700 | $1,256 |
| Jefferson County | Idaho | $408,400 | $1,138 |
| Boundary County | Idaho | $410,500 | $877 |
| Benton County | Washington | $407,800 | $1,306 |
Other Counties in Virginia
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spotsylvania County | $404,900 | $1,779 | 80.1% |
| Powhatan County | $416,000 | $1,168 | 93.2% |
| Hanover County | $400,400 | $1,591 | 82.1% |
| Poquoson city | $400,300 | $1,707 | 84.6% |
| Manassas Park city | $395,900 | $2,146 | 66.5% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).