Living in Greenbriar, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Greenbriar · Census data 2020–2024
Greenbriar has 8,243 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $142,634 (53% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $662,500, the median rent is $2,324/month.
Greenbriar at a glance
- Population
- 8,243
- Median age
- 40.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $142,634State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $662,500State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $2,324/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 66.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60.1%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Greenbriar a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 53% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: Home values 73% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Greenbriar
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Greenbriar the median home value is $662,500, 99% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,324 per month, which is 23.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,881 a month in housing costs.
Greenbriar median household income
The median household income in Greenbriar is $142,634 and the income per person is $59,071. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Greenbriar: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,023
- Owner-occupied
- 66.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.3%
- Vacant
- 0.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.73
Greenbriar demographics
- Population
- 8,243
- Median age
- 40.4
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 3,009
- Foreign-born
- 31.7%
- Veterans
- 11.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Greenbriar ›
Education in Greenbriar
60.1% of adults 25 and older in Greenbriar have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 27.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Greenbriar
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 24%
- Drive alone
- 61%
- Public transit
- 8.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.2%
Greenbriar vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbriar | 8,243 | $142,634 | $662,500 | $2,324 |
| Navy | 3,839 | $238,676 | $1,004,000 | — |
| Fair Lakes | 8,894 | $127,332 | $588,200 | $2,419 |
| Fair Oaks | 35,545 | $123,947 | $608,200 | $2,275 |
| Chantilly | 24,036 | $157,124 | $663,600 | $2,312 |
| Franklin Farm | 18,736 | $215,544 | $829,600 | $2,625 |
| Centreville | 71,706 | $139,510 | $590,500 | $2,299 |
| Difficult Run | 9,938 | $250,001 | $1,111,400 | $3,066 |
| Braddock | 6,536 | $211,689 | $941,600 | $2,419 |
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What is the median household income in Greenbriar, VA?
The median household income in Greenbriar is $142,634, 53% 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 Greenbriar?
The median home value in Greenbriar is $662,500, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Greenbriar?
The median gross rent in Greenbriar is $2,324 per month, about 23.7% of household income.
Is Greenbriar, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 53% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: home values 73% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Greenbriar?
The median age in Greenbriar is 40.4 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Greenbriar?
The average commute to work in Greenbriar is 30 minutes; 24% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Greenbriar?
The unemployment rate in Greenbriar is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Greenbriar?
60.1% of adults in Greenbriar 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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