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Purcellville, VA
Town in Loudoun County, Virginia.
Population
8,973
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,651
ZIP codes
0
Purcellville and its ZIP codes
Purcellville at a glance
- Purcellville is about 12 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $165,121 a year, 77% more than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $654,200 (70% above Virginia) and median rent is $2,222 a month.
Local data for Purcellville, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Purcellville, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$165,121
Poverty rate
4.6%
Median home value
$654,200
Median rent
$2,222/mo
Homeownership
89.8%
Bachelor's or higher
60.9%
Median age
36.0
Average commute
32.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,586), Irish Americans (1,069), Italian Americans (654).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Loudoun County. PPP loans are for Purcellville.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$87,064
204,941 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$106,510
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.6B
FY 2026, $13,326 per person
How people get to work
Purcellville, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.9%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle1.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home27.8%
Average one-way commute: 32.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Purcellville, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
1,320
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
544
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 25°F
43.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Purcellville, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.2%
U.S. 33.3% -3.1 pts
Diabetes
8.0%
U.S. 12.1% -4.1 pts
Smoking
9.2%
U.S. 12.8% -3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities near Purcellville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HamiltonTown | 2.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Round HillTown | 3.3 mi | 0.4 |
| HillsboroTown | 4.2 mi | 0.3 |
| WaterfordCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Shannondale, WVCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 8.4 |
| Shenandoah RetreatCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.5 |
| LeesburgTown | 8.5 mi | 12.6 |
| LovettsvilleTown | 9.7 mi | 0.9 |
| MiddleburgTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| AldieCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Goose Creek VillageCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| BelmontCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| LansdowneCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4 |
| Harpers Ferry, WVTown | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Bolivar, WVTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Sandy Hook, MDCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Purcellville, VA in?
- Purcellville is in Loudoun County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Purcellville, VA?
- About 8,973 people live in Purcellville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Purcellville?
- Nearby places include Hamilton (2.3 mi), Round Hill (3.3 mi), Hillsboro (4.2 mi), Waterford (6.1 mi), Shannondale, WV (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023