Living in Dahlgren, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dahlgren · Census data 2020–2024
Dahlgren has 3,350 residents with a median age of 34.1. The median household income is $110,057 (18% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $423,300, the median rent is $1,204/month.
Dahlgren at a glance
- Population
- 3,350
- Median age
- 34.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $110,057State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $423,300State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,204/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 59.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.5%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Dahlgren a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
Cons: Home values 10% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Dahlgren
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dahlgren the median home value is $423,300, 27% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,204 per month, which is 19% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,124 a month in housing costs.
Dahlgren median household income
The median household income in Dahlgren is $110,057 and the income per person is $47,180. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Dahlgren: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,333
- Owner-occupied
- 59.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.2%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.60
Dahlgren demographics
- Population
- 3,350
- Median age
- 34.1
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 1,290
- Foreign-born
- 4.6%
- Veterans
- 13%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dahlgren ›
Education in Dahlgren
30.5% of adults 25 and older in Dahlgren have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 10.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dahlgren
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 16.6%
- Drive alone
- 75.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
Dahlgren vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dahlgren | 3,350 | $110,057 | $423,300 | $1,204 |
| Dahlgren Center | 765 | $96,000 | — | $1,941 |
| 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 |
| Passapatanzy | 1,259 | $125,608 | $356,900 | — |
| Pomfret | 747 | $118,914 | $406,900 | — |
| Quantico | 578 | $64,500 | $321,700 | $1,086 |
| Charlotte Hall | 1,172 | $84,271 | $367,800 | $943 |
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What is the median household income in Dahlgren, VA?
The median household income in Dahlgren is $110,057, 18% 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 Dahlgren?
The median home value in Dahlgren is $423,300, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Dahlgren?
The median gross rent in Dahlgren is $1,204 per month, about 19% of household income.
Is Dahlgren, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: home values 10% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Dahlgren?
The median age in Dahlgren is 34.1 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Dahlgren?
The average commute to work in Dahlgren is 26 minutes; 16.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dahlgren?
The unemployment rate in Dahlgren is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dahlgren?
30.5% of adults in Dahlgren 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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