Living in Dranesville, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dranesville · Census data 2020–2024
Dranesville has 11,828 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $214,688 (130% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $744,500, the median rent is $3,187/month.
Dranesville at a glance
- Population
- 11,828
- Median age
- 39.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $214,688State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $744,500State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $3,187/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 93.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 75.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Dranesville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 130% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
Cons: Home values 94% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Dranesville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dranesville the median home value is $744,500, 124% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,187 per month, which is 31.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,369 a month in housing costs.
Dranesville median household income
The median household income in Dranesville is $214,688 and the income per person is $79,051. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Dranesville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,872
- Owner-occupied
- 93.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.9%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 3.15
Dranesville demographics
- Population
- 11,828
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 3,760
- Foreign-born
- 17.4%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dranesville ›
Education in Dranesville
75.2% of adults 25 and older in Dranesville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 33.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dranesville
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 39.7%
- Drive alone
- 54.8%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.5%
Dranesville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dranesville | 11,828 | $214,688 | $744,500 | $3,187 |
| Sterling | 32,411 | $123,303 | $526,000 | $2,138 |
| Herndon | 24,672 | $148,000 | $599,100 | $2,259 |
| Sugarland Run | 12,629 | $166,385 | $576,700 | $2,685 |
| Oak Grove | 2,408 | $174,423 | $640,300 | $2,519 |
| Great Falls Crossing | 1,414 | $250,001 | $989,100 | — |
| Dulles Town Center | 5,464 | $125,941 | $606,500 | $2,393 |
| Hutchison | 7,284 | $105,651 | $476,900 | $2,388 |
| Reston | 64,414 | $148,710 | $642,000 | $2,231 |
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What is the median household income in Dranesville, VA?
The median household income in Dranesville is $214,688, 130% 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 Dranesville?
The median home value in Dranesville is $744,500, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Dranesville?
The median gross rent in Dranesville is $3,187 per month, about 31.1% of household income.
Is Dranesville, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 130% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 2.8%. Minuses: home values 94% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Dranesville?
The median age in Dranesville is 39.8 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Dranesville?
The average commute to work in Dranesville is 29 minutes; 39.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dranesville?
The unemployment rate in Dranesville is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dranesville?
75.2% of adults in Dranesville 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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