Living in Countryside, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Countryside · Census data 2020–2024
Countryside has 9,661 residents with a median age of 36.4. The median household income is $148,810 (60% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $630,200, the median rent is $2,234/month.
Countryside at a glance
- Population
- 9,661
- Median age
- 36.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $148,810State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $630,200State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $2,234/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 72.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60.6%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Countryside a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 60% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values 64% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Countryside
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Countryside the median home value is $630,200, 89% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,234 per month, which is 29.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,745 a month in housing costs.
Countryside median household income
The median household income in Countryside is $148,810 and the income per person is $63,182. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Countryside: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,558
- Owner-occupied
- 72.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.6%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.79
Countryside demographics
- Population
- 9,661
- Median age
- 36.4
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 13.4%
- Households
- 3,450
- Foreign-born
- 24.6%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Countryside ›
Education in Countryside
60.6% of adults 25 and older in Countryside have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 23.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Countryside
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 28.2%
- Drive alone
- 64.8%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Countryside vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countryside | 9,661 | $148,810 | $630,200 | $2,234 |
| Cascades | 12,357 | $167,171 | $671,100 | $2,657 |
| Kincora | 1,008 | $134,279 | $582,700 | $2,047 |
| University Center | 3,923 | $120,533 | $507,500 | $2,094 |
| Dulles Town Center | 5,464 | $125,941 | $606,500 | $2,393 |
| One Loudoun | 3,309 | $241,250 | $876,700 | $3,053 |
| Sugarland Run | 12,629 | $166,385 | $576,700 | $2,685 |
| Lowes Island | 11,018 | $220,833 | $793,200 | $2,840 |
| Sterling | 32,411 | $123,303 | $526,000 | $2,138 |
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What is the median household income in Countryside, VA?
The median household income in Countryside is $148,810, 60% 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 Countryside?
The median home value in Countryside is $630,200, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Countryside?
The median gross rent in Countryside is $2,234 per month, about 29.6% of household income.
Is Countryside, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 60% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 64% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.8%.
What is the median age in Countryside?
The median age in Countryside is 36.4 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Countryside?
The average commute to work in Countryside is 27 minutes; 28.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Countryside?
The unemployment rate in Countryside is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Countryside?
60.6% of adults in Countryside 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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