salaryRent is higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 95% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.8 minutes each way. Most homes (89.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 60.9% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $101,480 a year. That is $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Virginia cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Virginia. It is number 145 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Purcellville?
Share of households by yearly income. 71.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Purcellville
| Size | Purcellville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $2,041 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,924 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Purcellville overall?
Everyday prices in Virginia overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Purcellville, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Purcellville
Life in Purcellville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Purcellville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,002 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $654,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $65,420 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Purcellville, VA?
Renting in Purcellville costs a median of about $2,537 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Purcellville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $101,480 a year, or $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Purcellville cheap or expensive?
Purcellville is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.1% of the typical household income of $178,083. It ranks 145th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Purcellville?
The median homeowner in Purcellville pays $6,041 a year in property taxes, about 0.92% of the median home value.
Is Purcellville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Virginia are 1% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Purcellville?
The median home value in Purcellville is $654,200, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
8,973 people live in Purcellville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.