Culpeper, VA vs Raleigh, NC
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
Raleigh
71
#1035 nationally
Culpeper leads in crime level (3.3 vs 32.0). Raleigh leads in average commute (24.3 min vs 34.8 min). Raleigh leads in cost of living index (105 vs 117).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Culpeper, VA | Raleigh, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1506) | 71 (#1035) |
| Population | 21,012 | 470,763 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $463,556 | $435,237 |
| Median Household Income | $86,940 | $82,424 |
| Average Commute | 34.8 min | 24.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 31 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 32.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.0 | D+25.6 |
Data coverage note: Culpeper is missing data for 1 metric that Raleigh 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-
71 Score
Raleigh, NC
Research Triangle innovation hub
Median Home
$435,237
Population
470,763
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
Southeast
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