Living in Dahlgren Center, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dahlgren Center · Census data 2020–2024
Dahlgren Center has 765 residents with a median age of 25.5. The median household income is $96,000 (3% higher than the Virginia median), the median rent is $1,941/month.
Dahlgren Center is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Dahlgren Center at a glance
- Population
- 765
- Median age
- 25.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $96,000State: $93,170
- Median rent
- $1,941/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 0%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.4%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Dahlgren Center a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 3% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.1%.
Cons: Unemployment of 10%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Dahlgren Center
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dahlgren Center the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,941 per month, which is 26% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Dahlgren Center median household income
The median household income in Dahlgren Center is $96,000 and the income per person is $40,737. 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Dahlgren Center: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 270
- Owner-occupied
- 0%
- Renter-occupied
- 100%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.61
Dahlgren Center demographics
- Population
- 765
- Median age
- 25.5
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 0.3%
- Households
- 252
- Foreign-born
- 12.8%
- Veterans
- 18.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dahlgren Center ›
Education in Dahlgren Center
51.4% of adults 25 and older in Dahlgren Center have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 16% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dahlgren Center
- Unemployment rate
- 10%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Drive alone
- 56.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 17.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.8%
Dahlgren Center vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dahlgren Center | 765 | $96,000 | — | $1,941 |
| Dahlgren | 3,350 | $110,057 | $423,300 | $1,204 |
| Colonial Beach | 3,966 | $60,513 | $268,200 | $620 |
| King George | 4,851 | $98,622 | $380,500 | $1,384 |
| La Plata | 10,683 | $121,208 | $428,400 | $1,559 |
| Pomfret | 747 | $118,914 | $406,900 | — |
| Charlotte Hall | 1,172 | $84,271 | $367,800 | $943 |
| Mechanicsville | 1,395 | $120,966 | $416,100 | $1,511 |
| Passapatanzy | 1,259 | $125,608 | $356,900 | — |
More for people moving to Dahlgren Center
Dahlgren Center ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Dahlgren Center: FAQ
What is the median household income in Dahlgren Center, VA?
The median household income in Dahlgren Center is $96,000, 3% higher than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Dahlgren Center?
The median gross rent in Dahlgren Center is $1,941 per month, about 26% of household income.
Is Dahlgren Center, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 3% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.1%. Minuses: unemployment of 10%.
What is the median age in Dahlgren Center?
The median age in Dahlgren Center is 25.5 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Dahlgren Center?
The average commute to work in Dahlgren Center is 15 minutes; 12.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dahlgren Center?
The unemployment rate in Dahlgren Center is 10% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dahlgren Center?
51.4% of adults in Dahlgren 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.
Last updated: