Churchville is a tiny town located in the state of Virginia. With a population of 195 people and two associated neighborhoods, Churchville is the 397th largest community in Virginia. Much of the housing stock in Churchville was built prior to World War II, making it one of the older and more historic towns in the country.
Churchville home prices are not only among the most expensive in Virginia, but Churchville real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
And if you like science, one thing you'll find is that Churchville has lots of scientists living in town - whether they be life scientists, physical scientists (like astronomers), or social scientists (like geographers!). So, if you're scientific-minded, you might like it here too.
A relatively large number of people in Churchville telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 7.84% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
In addition, Churchville is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates". Urban sophisticates are educated, wealthy, executives and professionals, who have urbane tastes in books, food, and travel, whether they actually live in a big city, or choose to reside in a small town. In big or medium-sized cities, urban sophisticates tend to frequent art institutions such as opera, symphonies, ballet, live theatre, and museums.
Churchville is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Churchville’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Churchville is worth considering.
One downside of living in Churchville, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 37.18 minutes every day commuting to work.
Being a small town, Churchville does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.
The citizens of Churchville are among the most well-educated in the nation: 43.75% of adults in Churchville have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Churchville in 2022 was $39,839, which is upper middle income relative to Virginia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $159,356 for a family of four.
The people who call Churchville home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Churchville residents report their race to be White. Important ancestries of people in Churchville include Irish, English, Scottish, German, and French.
The most common language spoken in Churchville is English. Other important languages spoken here include African languages and Arabic.