The Town FilesCrozet, Virginia
Community in Albemarle County · population 9,224 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $547,200
- Household income
- $129,417
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 11 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 40.5
Crozet is a community of 9,224 people in Albemarle County, Virginia. The median home is worth $547,200, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks more upscale than 85% of Virginia towns, better for young professionals than 76% of Virginia towns, better for families than 75% of Virginia towns.
How Crozet 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 Crozet is worth $547,200, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $129,417, which is more affordable than 33% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $1,851 a month. 75.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Crozet | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $547,200 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,851 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $129,417 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 75.8% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 2009 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Crozet
| People | Crozet | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.5 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.8% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 28.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 76.3% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.1% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 7.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.7% | — |
| Work from home | 26.8% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 27.4 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.6% | 91.8% |
Weather in Crozet
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 23.6°F. About 46.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 10.9 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 117 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crozet since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 30, 1959 about 4.3 miles from the town center and killed 11. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 11 deaths and 5 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 30, 2005.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on June 4, 2002.
Severe weather in Albemarle County since 1996
Albemarle County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 1, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4831: Tropical Storm Helene |
| March 11, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4644: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Albemarle County
Albemarle County had 64,815 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $72,866 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Crozet itself the ACS puts it at 1.8%.
Public schools in Crozet
4 public schools with 3,085 students, about 14.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Albemarle High | 9-12 | 1,164 | 15.5 |
| Joseph T. Henley Middle | 6-8 | 804 | 14.6 |
| Brownsville Elementary | PK-5 | 572 | 13.6 |
| Crozet Elementary | K-5 | 545 | 14.0 |
Towns near Crozet
- University of Virginia, VA9.8 mi · 7,909 people · home $442,600
- Waynesboro, VA11.1 mi · 22,196 people · home $245,500
- Charlottesville, VA11.7 mi · 46,553 people · home $486,700
- Pantops, VA13.9 mi · 4,682 people · home $522,900
- Hollymead, VA14.7 mi · 8,601 people · home $435,300
- Grottoes, VA15.8 mi · 2,899 people · home $275,700
- Fishersville, VA15.9 mi · 9,629 people · home $348,900
- Stuarts Draft, VA18.6 mi · 12,142 people · home $294,300
Crozet questions
Is Crozet, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Crozet scores better for retirees than 74% of Virginia towns and quieter than 46%. 14.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.5).
How much does a house cost in Crozet?
The median owner-occupied home in Crozet is valued at $547,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $129,417, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $1,851 a month.
What is the weather like in Crozet?
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 23.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.8 inches of precipitation a year and 10.9 inches of snow.
Does Crozet get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crozet since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 30, 1959. 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)