Living in Ashburn, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ashburn · Census data 2020–2024
Ashburn has 46,026 residents with a median age of 41.6. The median household income is $154,978 (66% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $699,300, the median rent is $2,455/month.
Ashburn at a glance
- Population
- 46,026
- Median age
- 41.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $154,978State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $699,300State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $2,455/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 68%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Ashburn a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 66% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 4%.
Cons: Home values 82% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Ashburn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ashburn the median home value is $699,300, 110% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,455 per month, which is 30.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,977 a month in housing costs.
Ashburn median household income
The median household income in Ashburn is $154,978 and the income per person is $70,185. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Ashburn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 18,065
- Owner-occupied
- 68%
- Renter-occupied
- 32%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.62
Ashburn demographics
- Population
- 46,026
- Median age
- 41.6
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 17,513
- Foreign-born
- 28%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ashburn ›
Education in Ashburn
66.1% of adults 25 and older in Ashburn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 29.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ashburn
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 30%
- Drive alone
- 60.3%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.5%
Ashburn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburn | 46,026 | $154,978 | $699,300 | $2,455 |
| One Loudoun | 3,309 | $241,250 | $876,700 | $3,053 |
| Kincora | 1,008 | $134,279 | $582,700 | $2,047 |
| Moorefield | 6,123 | $205,257 | $800,200 | $2,761 |
| Broadlands | 14,353 | $241,042 | $896,900 | $2,694 |
| University Center | 3,923 | $120,533 | $507,500 | $2,094 |
| Dulles Town Center | 5,464 | $125,941 | $606,500 | $2,393 |
| Belmont | 9,729 | $242,542 | $846,300 | $2,825 |
| Goose Creek Village | 2,461 | $198,631 | $620,700 | $2,921 |
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What is the median household income in Ashburn, VA?
The median household income in Ashburn is $154,978, 66% 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 Ashburn?
The median home value in Ashburn is $699,300, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Ashburn?
The median gross rent in Ashburn is $2,455 per month, about 30.2% of household income.
Is Ashburn, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 66% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 4%. Minuses: home values 82% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Ashburn?
The median age in Ashburn is 41.6 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Ashburn?
The average commute to work in Ashburn is 27 minutes; 30% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ashburn?
The unemployment rate in Ashburn is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ashburn?
66.1% of adults in Ashburn 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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