Culpeper, VA vs Fairfax, VA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Culpeper
66.7
#1506 nationally
Fairfax
70.4
#1102 nationally
Fairfax leads in median household income ($128,708 vs $86,940). Culpeper leads in cost of living index (117 vs 160). Fairfax leads in crime level (2.5 vs 3.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Culpeper, VA | Fairfax, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1506) | 70.4 (#1102) |
| Population | 21,012 | 25,144 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $463,556 | $787,568 |
| Median Household Income | $86,940 | $128,708 |
| Average Commute | 34.8 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 54 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 160 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.0 | D+35.0 |
Data coverage note: Culpeper is missing data for 1 metric that Fairfax has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.7 Score
Culpeper, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,556
Population
21,012
Crime
Low
Median Income
$86,940
Northeast
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C-
70.4 Score
Fairfax, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$787,568
Population
25,144
Crime
Low
Walk Score
54
Northeast
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