Virginia
Maps & Population Facts

Population
8,517,685
Residents per Sq. Mi.
216
Labor Participaton
65.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
38.7%
Median Household Income
$71,535
Median Individual Income
$37,483
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$51,594

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$273,400
Median Gross Rent
$1,179
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,718
Housing Units
3,512,917
People who reside in Virginia live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
62%
Apt, Condo, Other
38%
Analysis

Virginia is the 12th most populated state and one of the wealthiest states in the country. Out of the five most wealthy counties in the United States, four are located in Virginia. All reside within a commuting distance to Washington DC.

Income

Households in the state of Virginia earn more money than the national median income, averaging 19% higher per household.

Housing

Virginia has a median house price of $273,400. The cost of homeownership is slightly higher than most states. The cost of renting in Virginia is 17% more than the national average.

Percent Ranking
Renter Occupied Households 33% 28th
New Construction (Built after 2000) 22% 21st

Demographics

The median age in the state is 38. The age of the general population in Virginia is comparable with other US states.

Virginia ranks in the highest of the nation for having an educated population. The state has significantly more college graduates per resident than most states.

Population
Map showing where the population resides in Virginia
Household Income
Map depicting areas of Virginia with a higher household income
Home Value
Map illustrating home values in Virginia
Vacant Property (%)
Map of Virginia showing the areas with a higher percentage of vacant property

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Virginia USA
Median Property Value 273,400 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 1,718 1,513
Median Gross Rent 1,179 1,012
Property Vacancy 11.2% 12.6%
% Renters 33% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 216 93
Personal Comparison
Virginia USA
Median Household Income 71,535 60,336
Median Individual Income 37,483 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 51,594 46,881
Median Age 38.2 38.1
Labor Participation 65.3% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 38.7% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

The land area of Virginia is:
38X
the size of Rhode Island...
Visualization - Rhode Island
15%
...the size of Texas
Visualization - Texas
Virginia is 166 times more dense than Alaska...
1.3
People per Square Mile
Visualization - Alaska
...and is 18% the density of New Jersey.
1,211
People per Square Mile
Visualization - New Jersey

Demographics

View Virginia cities by:

Most Populated Cities

1. Virginia Beach 450,057
2. Norfolk 245,752
3. Chesapeake 235,410
4. Arlington 229,534
5. Richmond 220,892

Highest Household Income

1. Catoctin District 156,281
2. Dranesville 153,183
3. Blue Ridge District 149,315
4. Dulles District 147,128
5. Ashburn District 144,146

Highest Home Value

1. Dranesville 809,100
2. Falls Church 742,000
3. Arlington 643,300
4. District 5 620,000
5. Hunter Mill 613,200

Highest Gross Rent

1. Dulles District 2,194
2. Russell District 2,187
3. Rock Hill District 2,178
4. Springfield 2,008
5. Dranesville 1,968
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