Living in Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bailey's Crossroads · Census data 2020–2024
Bailey's Crossroads has 24,271 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $88,483 (5% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $416,600, the median rent is $2,021/month.
Bailey's Crossroads at a glance
- Population
- 24,271
- Median age
- 36.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $88,483State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $416,600State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $2,021/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 48%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Bailey's Crossroads a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Virginia median; home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 22.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Bailey's Crossroads
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bailey's Crossroads the median home value is $416,600, 25% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,021 per month, which is 34.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,565 a month in housing costs.
Bailey's Crossroads median household income
The median household income in Bailey's Crossroads is $88,483 and the income per person is $45,424. 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Bailey's Crossroads: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,020
- Owner-occupied
- 48%
- Renter-occupied
- 52%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.54
Bailey's Crossroads demographics
- Population
- 24,271
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 24.2%
- 65 and older
- 15%
- Households
- 9,494
- Foreign-born
- 49.6%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bailey's Crossroads ›
Education in Bailey's Crossroads
45.3% of adults 25 and older in Bailey's Crossroads have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 22.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bailey's Crossroads
- Unemployment rate
- 8.1%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 19.1%
- Drive alone
- 49.2%
- Public transit
- 11%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.3%
Bailey's Crossroads vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey's Crossroads | 24,271 | $88,483 | $416,600 | $2,021 |
| Seven Corners | 9,371 | $77,400 | $318,700 | $1,632 |
| Lake Barcroft | 10,973 | $140,882 | $887,300 | $1,923 |
| Lincolnia | 20,320 | $121,639 | $647,400 | $2,141 |
| Arlington | 236,254 | $142,114 | $895,000 | $2,322 |
| West Falls Church | 31,279 | $134,978 | $706,800 | $2,066 |
| Alexandria | 156,976 | $119,681 | $735,100 | $2,089 |
| Falls Church | 14,710 | $143,262 | $1,055,600 | $2,190 |
| Annandale | 41,705 | $116,263 | $681,300 | $1,933 |
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What is the median household income in Bailey's Crossroads, VA?
The median household income in Bailey's Crossroads is $88,483, 5% lower 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 Bailey's Crossroads?
The median home value in Bailey's Crossroads is $416,600, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Bailey's Crossroads?
The median gross rent in Bailey's Crossroads is $2,021 per month, about 34.7% of household income.
Is Bailey's Crossroads, VA a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Virginia median; home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 22.5%.
What is the median age in Bailey's Crossroads?
The median age in Bailey's Crossroads is 36.9 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Bailey's Crossroads?
The average commute to work in Bailey's Crossroads is 28 minutes; 19.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bailey's Crossroads?
The unemployment rate in Bailey's Crossroads is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bailey's Crossroads?
45.3% of adults in Bailey's Crossroads 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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