Purcellville is a somewhat small town located in the state of Virginia. With a population of 8,924 people and four associated neighborhoods, Purcellville is the 80th largest community in Virginia. Much of the housing stock in Purcellville was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Purcellville economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Purcellville, where the median household income is $162,981.00.

Purcellville home prices are not only among the most expensive in Virginia, but Purcellville real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Purcellville has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Purcellville telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 25.09% 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.

Purcellville 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, Purcellville’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

In Purcellville, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 31.20 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.

If knowledge is power, Purcellville is a pretty powerful place. 57.95% of the adults in Purcellville have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.

The per capita income in Purcellville in 2022 was $61,276, which is wealthy relative to Virginia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $245,104 for a family of four.

Purcellville is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Purcellville home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Purcellville residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Purcellville also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 14.68% of the town’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Purcellville include English, German, Irish, Italian, and European.

The most common language spoken in Purcellville is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Langs. of India.