Spotsylvania County, Virginia
Among the top 21% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 12% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 9% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 53% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 42% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 79% of US counties
- top 2% for broadband access
- top 10% for sales tax
- bottom 2% for commute time
Spotsylvania County is a county in Virginia with about 141,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and F for weather. Standout strengths include broadband access, sales tax, and airport distance. It rates lower on cost of living and commute time.
Official websitespotsylvania.va.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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57%46%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.3 in3.3 in
muggy 85%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$105k97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$69kbetter than 2% of US counties
Home Value$350k92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 3% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 8% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.63%better than 73% of US counties
Income Tax5.80%better than 29% of US counties
Sales Tax5.77%better than 90% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.79%better than 44% of US counties
Unemployment5.6%better than 32% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)37°F59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation46.3 in59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall11.3 inbetter than 52% of US counties
Sunny Days186 daysbetter than 8% of US counties
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 41% of US counties
Comfortable Days77 daysbetter than 44% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk52.9better than 46% of US counties
School Quality45.7better than 29% of US counties
Violent Crime679/100kbetter than 57% of US counties
Property Crime458/100kbetter than 75% of US counties
Community
Population141,09785th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.122nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5079th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9837th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)64.8%29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)16.4%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)11.3%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.6%88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.9%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time37 minbetter than 2% of US counties
Walkability6.3/20better than 57% of US counties
Airport Distance50 mibetter than 80% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access93.8%better than 98% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.71better than 33% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 69% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Spotsylvania County an affordable place to live?
- Spotsylvania County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $69k, better than 2% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Spotsylvania County?
- The median home value in Spotsylvania County is $350k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Spotsylvania County?
- Median household income in Spotsylvania County is $105k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Spotsylvania County?
- Median gross rent in Spotsylvania County is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Spotsylvania County safe?
- Spotsylvania County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 679/100k (better than 57%). Property crime is 458/100k.
- What is the weather like in Spotsylvania County?
- Spotsylvania County averages 79°F in July and 37°F in January, with 46.3 in of annual precipitation and about 186 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Spotsylvania County?
- Public-school quality in Spotsylvania County is below average, scoring better than 29% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Spotsylvania County?
- The average one-way commute in Spotsylvania County is 37 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)