The Town FilesSpotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia
Community in Spotsylvania County · population 5,610 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $395,700
- Household income
- $95,331
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 11 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 34.6
Spotsylvania Courthouse is a community of 5,610 people in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. The median home is worth $395,700, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks easier by car than 85% of Virginia towns, better for families than 82% of Virginia towns, better for first-time buyers than 82% of Virginia towns.
How Spotsylvania Courthouse ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Spotsylvania Courthouse is worth $395,700, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $95,331, which is more affordable than 33% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $1,398 a month. 69.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Spotsylvania Courthouse | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $395,700 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,398 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $95,331 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 69.8% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.3% | — |
Who lives in Spotsylvania Courthouse
| People | Spotsylvania Courthouse | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.6 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.5% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 27.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.0% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.6% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 12.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.0% | — |
| Work from home | 16.6% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 42.9 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.3% | 91.8% |
Weather in Spotsylvania Courthouse
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 25.1°F. About 43.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.4 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 41 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 101 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Spotsylvania Courthouse since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. The strongest, an F1, struck on September 17, 2004 about 9.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 13, 2013.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 41 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 20, 2009.
Severe weather in Spotsylvania County since 1996
Spotsylvania County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 11, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4644: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
Jobs and pay in Spotsylvania County
Spotsylvania County had 37,842 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,962 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Spotsylvania Courthouse itself the ACS puts it at 10.7%.
Public schools in Spotsylvania Courthouse
18 public schools with 10,034 students, about 13.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland High | 9-12 | 1,497 | 13.4 |
| Spotsylvania High | 9-12 | 1,325 | 11.9 |
| Spotsylvania Middle | 6-8 | 1,004 | 13.6 |
| Courthouse Road Elementary | PK-5 | 768 | 15.4 |
| Thornburg Middle | 6-8 | 735 | 13.4 |
| Ni River Middle | 6-8 | 713 | 11.1 |
| Post Oak Middle | 6-8 | 711 | 12.9 |
| Riverview Elementary | PK-5 | 669 | 15.9 |
| Wilderness Elementary | PK-5 | 650 | 15.5 |
| Spotsylvania Elementary | PK-5 | 593 | 22.0 |
| Courtland Elementary | PK-5 | 563 | 16.6 |
| Spotswood Elementary | PK-5 | 524 | 17.5 |
Towns near Spotsylvania Courthouse
- Fredericksburg, VA8.9 mi · 27,982 people · home $483,700
- Lake Wilderness, VA10.4 mi · 2,960 people · home $353,100
- Falmouth, VA11.4 mi · 4,956 people · home $438,200
- Lake Land'Or, VA12.7 mi · 4,555 people · home $302,500
- Lake of the Woods, VA13.0 mi · 8,081 people · home $399,300
- Lake Caroline, VA15.1 mi · 2,511 people · home $297,600
- Aquia Harbour, VA21.2 mi · 6,836 people · home $461,000
- King George, VA22.6 mi · 4,970 people · home $380,500
Spotsylvania Courthouse questions
Is Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Spotsylvania Courthouse scores better for retirees than 19% of Virginia towns and quieter than 41%. 12.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.6).
How much does a house cost in Spotsylvania Courthouse?
The median owner-occupied home in Spotsylvania Courthouse is valued at $395,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $95,331, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $1,398 a month.
What is the weather like in Spotsylvania Courthouse?
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 25.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.4 inches of precipitation a year and 11.4 inches of snow.
Does Spotsylvania Courthouse get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Spotsylvania Courthouse since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on September 17, 2004. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)