The Town FilesBerryville, Virginia
Town in Clarke County · population 4,574 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $550,500
- Household income
- $102,788
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 46.6
Berryville is a town of 4,574 people in Clarke County, Virginia. The median home is worth $550,500, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks better for retirees than 96% of Virginia towns, more walkable than 84% of Virginia towns, better for first-time buyers than 78% of Virginia towns.
How Berryville ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Berryville is worth $550,500, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 5.4 times the median household income of $102,788, which is more affordable than 10% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $1,443 a month. 68.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Berryville | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $550,500 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,443 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $102,788 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.4× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 68.3% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1996 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.6% | — |
Who lives in Berryville
| People | Berryville | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.6 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.4% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 20.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.2% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.6% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 9.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.3% | — |
| Work from home | 18.0% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 29.9 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.2% | 91.8% |
Weather in Berryville
July highs average 82.4°F and January lows 22.3°F. About 46.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 22.3 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 105 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Berryville since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 17, 2004 about 9.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 8, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 43 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on April 23, 1999.
Severe weather in Clarke County since 1996
Clarke County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
| March 7, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4262: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Clarke County
Clarke County had 3,883 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,137 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Berryville itself the ACS puts it at 1.8%.
Public schools in Berryville
3 public schools with 1,621 students, about 15.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke County High | 9-12 | 701 | 14.6 |
| D.G. Cooley Elementary | PK-5 | 497 | 15.1 |
| Johnson-Williams Middle | 6-8 | 423 | 15.7 |
Towns near Berryville
- Charles Town, WV9.6 mi · 6,534 people · home $377,700
- Shannondale, WV10.1 mi · 3,487 people · home $293,600
- Winchester, VA10.7 mi · 28,120 people · home $343,000
- Ranson corporation, WV12.4 mi · 5,433 people · home $242,700
- Shenandoah Farms, VA12.4 mi · 4,135 people · home $280,700
- Purcellville, VA14.4 mi · 8,929 people · home $654,200
- Inwood, WV14.8 mi · 3,426 people · home $268,400
- Front Royal, VA18.9 mi · 15,011 people · home $314,400
Berryville questions
Is Berryville, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Berryville scores better for retirees than 96% of Virginia towns and quieter than 61%. 22.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.6).
How much does a house cost in Berryville?
The median owner-occupied home in Berryville is valued at $550,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $102,788, so homes cost about 5.4 times income. Median rent is $1,443 a month.
What is the weather like in Berryville?
July highs average 82.4°F and January lows 22.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.4 inches of precipitation a year and 22.3 inches of snow.
Does Berryville get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Berryville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 17, 2004. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)