Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
13%
Purcellville
Purcellville, VA Area Guide
Savor modern amenities and historic charm in DC’s Wine Country
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Nestled in the heart of DC’s wine country, Purcellville is a charming town in western Loudoun County along the Route 7 bypass, just 50 miles northwest of Washington, DC. Purcellville is considered “Loudoun’s Rural Destination,” surrounded by plenty of vineyards, farms, open space, and mountain views. Outdoor recreation abounds near Purcellville, with easy access to the Appalachian Trail, Potomac River, and pick-your-own farms.
Historic charm and modern amenities converge in Purcellville, with an array of eclectic boutiques and fine restaurants lining the Historic Old Town area. Purcellville is also home to Loudoun’s first legal distillery since before Prohibition, where guests can indulge in high-quality food and spirits. A regular farmers market in addition to weekend entertainment and annual events keep Purcellville buzzing. Purcellville residents enjoy the peaceful way of life outside the big-city bustle while maintaining access to all kinds of modern conveniences. The metropolitan delights of our nation’s capital are just an hour’s drive from Purcellville too.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$144,668
Average: $170,177
Education
3,424
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,660
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Purcellville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
18%
Non-Renters
82%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
36%
Other Education
64%
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-12
1,597 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
1,597 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
95 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
406 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
406 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
1,597 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
1,597 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
801 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
801 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
1,597 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
1,597 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,178 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,178 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Rust Nature Sanctuary
- Oatlands Historic House & Gardens
- Ball's Bluff Battlefield Regional Park
- Temple Hall Farm Regional Park
- Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve
Military Bases
Airports
- Washington Dulles International
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.