Living in Annandale, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Annandale · Census data 2020–2024
Annandale has 41,705 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $116,263 (25% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $681,300, the median rent is $1,933/month.
Annandale at a glance
- Population
- 41,705
- Median age
- 41.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $116,263State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $681,300State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,933/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 65.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.6%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Annandale a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
Cons: Home values 78% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Annandale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Annandale the median home value is $681,300, 105% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,933 per month, which is 34.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,964 a month in housing costs.
Annandale median household income
The median household income in Annandale is $116,263 and the income per person is $54,011. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Annandale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,474
- Owner-occupied
- 65.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.6%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.95
Annandale demographics
- Population
- 41,705
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 13,891
- Foreign-born
- 42.5%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Annandale ›
Education in Annandale
45.6% of adults 25 and older in Annandale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 19.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Annandale
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 19.7%
- Drive alone
- 56.7%
- Public transit
- 4.8%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Annandale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annandale | 41,705 | $116,263 | $681,300 | $1,933 |
| Woodburn | 9,503 | $134,013 | $764,100 | $2,347 |
| North Springfield | 7,050 | $130,400 | $649,700 | $2,193 |
| West Falls Church | 31,279 | $134,978 | $706,800 | $2,066 |
| Lake Barcroft | 10,973 | $140,882 | $887,300 | $1,923 |
| Ravensworth | 2,475 | $166,094 | $714,400 | $2,414 |
| Lincolnia | 20,320 | $121,639 | $647,400 | $2,141 |
| Wakefield | 11,930 | $237,975 | $861,600 | $3,501 |
| Kings Park | 4,315 | $166,150 | $635,300 | $3,239 |
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What is the median household income in Annandale, VA?
The median household income in Annandale is $116,263, 25% higher than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Annandale?
The median home value in Annandale is $681,300, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Annandale?
The median gross rent in Annandale is $1,933 per month, about 34.1% of household income.
Is Annandale, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 27 minutes. Minuses: home values 78% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
What is the median age in Annandale?
The median age in Annandale is 41.4 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Annandale?
The average commute to work in Annandale is 27 minutes; 19.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Annandale?
The unemployment rate in Annandale is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Annandale?
45.6% of adults in Annandale have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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