Living in Front Royal, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Front Royal · Census data 2020–2024
Front Royal has 15,296 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $64,838 (30% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $314,400, the median rent is $1,135/month.
Front Royal at a glance
- Population
- 15,296
- Median age
- 37.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $64,838State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $314,400State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,135/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 58.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.8%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Front Royal a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 18% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Front Royal
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Front Royal the median home value is $314,400, 6% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,135 per month, which is 27.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,639 a month in housing costs.
Front Royal median household income
The median household income in Front Royal is $64,838 and the income per person is $33,846. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Front Royal: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,391
- Owner-occupied
- 58.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.8%
- Vacant
- 6.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.52
Front Royal demographics
- Population
- 15,296
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 5,976
- Foreign-born
- 6.9%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Front Royal ›
Education in Front Royal
18.8% of adults 25 and older in Front Royal have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Front Royal
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 76.2%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.2%
Front Royal vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Royal | 15,296 | $64,838 | $314,400 | $1,135 |
| Shenandoah Shores | 611 | $95,273 | $273,900 | $1,520 |
| Apple Mountain Lake | 1,671 | $131,799 | $369,700 | $1,669 |
| Skyland Estates | 620 | $114,037 | $358,500 | — |
| Chester Gap | 726 | $69,063 | $292,600 | $857 |
| Shenandoah Farms | 4,179 | $98,750 | $280,700 | $1,765 |
| Middletown | 1,786 | $60,288 | $331,600 | $798 |
| Strasburg | 7,214 | $62,464 | $269,100 | $1,017 |
| Flint Hill | 275 | $64,922 | $837,500 | $1,203 |
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What is the median household income in Front Royal, VA?
The median household income in Front Royal is $64,838, 30% lower 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 Front Royal?
The median home value in Front Royal is $314,400, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Front Royal?
The median gross rent in Front Royal is $1,135 per month, about 27.6% of household income.
Is Front Royal, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 18% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
What is the median age in Front Royal?
The median age in Front Royal is 37.7 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Front Royal?
The average commute to work in Front Royal is 33 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Front Royal?
The unemployment rate in Front Royal is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Front Royal?
18.8% of adults in Front Royal 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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