Living in Chantilly, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chantilly · Census data 2020–2024
Chantilly has 24,036 residents with a median age of 41.3. The median household income is $157,124 (69% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $663,600, the median rent is $2,312/month.
Chantilly at a glance
- Population
- 24,036
- Median age
- 41.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $157,124State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $663,600State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $2,312/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 81.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59.7%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Chantilly a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 69% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Home values 73% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Chantilly
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chantilly the median home value is $663,600, 99% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,312 per month, which is 30.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,022 a month in housing costs.
Chantilly median household income
The median household income in Chantilly is $157,124 and the income per person is $59,974. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Chantilly: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,598
- Owner-occupied
- 81.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.9%
- Vacant
- 0.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 3.18
Chantilly demographics
- Population
- 24,036
- Median age
- 41.3
- Under 18
- 24.9%
- 65 and older
- 13.3%
- Households
- 7,552
- Foreign-born
- 42.9%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chantilly ›
Education in Chantilly
59.7% of adults 25 and older in Chantilly have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 27.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chantilly
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 24.2%
- Drive alone
- 59.3%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.6%
Chantilly vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chantilly | 24,036 | $157,124 | $663,600 | $2,312 |
| Sully Square | 2,394 | $175,781 | $677,000 | $2,266 |
| Greenbriar | 8,243 | $142,634 | $662,500 | $2,324 |
| Franklin Farm | 18,736 | $215,544 | $829,600 | $2,625 |
| Navy | 3,839 | $238,676 | $1,004,000 | — |
| Floris | 7,589 | $246,058 | $872,800 | $3,258 |
| Centreville | 71,706 | $139,510 | $590,500 | $2,299 |
| Fair Lakes | 8,894 | $127,332 | $588,200 | $2,419 |
| South Riding | 34,352 | $196,403 | $746,200 | $2,905 |
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What is the median household income in Chantilly, VA?
The median household income in Chantilly is $157,124, 69% 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 Chantilly?
The median home value in Chantilly is $663,600, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Chantilly?
The median gross rent in Chantilly is $2,312 per month, about 30.7% of household income.
Is Chantilly, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 69% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: home values 73% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Chantilly?
The median age in Chantilly is 41.3 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Chantilly?
The average commute to work in Chantilly is 28 minutes; 24.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chantilly?
The unemployment rate in Chantilly is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chantilly?
59.7% of adults in Chantilly 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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