Living in County Center, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of County Center · Census data 2020–2024
County Center has 3,789 residents with a median age of 36.4. The median household income is $152,356 (64% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $588,900, the median rent is $1,918/month.
County Center at a glance
- Population
- 3,789
- Median age
- 36.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $152,356State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $588,900State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,918/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 85.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.6%
- Average commute
- 44 min
Is County Center a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 64% higher than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
Cons: Home values 53% higher than the state median; an average commute of 44 minutes; unemployment of 6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in County Center
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In County Center the median home value is $588,900, 77% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,918 per month, which is 30.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,049 a month in housing costs.
County Center median household income
The median household income in County Center is $152,356 and the income per person is $63,726. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in County Center: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,260
- Owner-occupied
- 85.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.9%
- Vacant
- 1.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 3.06
County Center demographics
- Population
- 3,789
- Median age
- 36.4
- Under 18
- 30.1%
- 65 and older
- 6%
- Households
- 1,238
- Foreign-born
- 20.2%
- Veterans
- 25.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of County Center ›
Education in County Center
54.6% of adults 25 and older in County Center have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 23.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in County Center
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 44 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 27.9%
- Drive alone
- 61%
- Public transit
- 3.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.2%
County Center vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Center | 3,789 | $152,356 | $588,900 | $1,918 |
| Lake Ridge | 46,049 | $127,154 | $471,200 | $2,033 |
| Dale City | 71,016 | $111,994 | $425,500 | $1,876 |
| Potomac Mills | 5,741 | $104,545 | $582,700 | $1,956 |
| Independent Hill | 10,853 | $204,886 | $674,300 | $2,295 |
| Occoquan | 910 | $134,323 | $496,500 | $1,880 |
| Buckhall | 21,602 | $180,021 | $635,500 | $2,478 |
| Crosspointe | 5,669 | $250,001 | $951,400 | $3,501 |
| Montclair | 22,387 | $155,774 | $577,800 | $2,366 |
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What is the median household income in County Center, VA?
The median household income in County Center is $152,356, 64% 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 County Center?
The median home value in County Center is $588,900, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in County Center?
The median gross rent in County Center is $1,918 per month, about 30.9% of household income.
Is County Center, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 64% higher than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 5.1%. Minuses: home values 53% higher than the state median; an average commute of 44 minutes; unemployment of 6%.
What is the median age in County Center?
The median age in County Center is 36.4 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in County Center?
The average commute to work in County Center is 44 minutes; 27.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in County Center?
The unemployment rate in County Center is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is County Center?
54.6% of adults in County Center 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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