Living in Idylwood, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Idylwood · Census data 2020–2024
Idylwood has 17,559 residents with a median age of 37.2. The median household income is $120,109 (29% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $756,900, the median rent is $2,045/month.
Idylwood at a glance
- Population
- 17,559
- Median age
- 37.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $120,109State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $756,900State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $2,045/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 55.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Idylwood a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 29% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
Cons: Home values 97% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Idylwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Idylwood the median home value is $756,900, 128% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,045 per month, which is 26.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,167 a month in housing costs.
Idylwood median household income
The median household income in Idylwood is $120,109 and the income per person is $66,663. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Idylwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,385
- Owner-occupied
- 55.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.8%
- Vacant
- 1.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.42
Idylwood demographics
- Population
- 17,559
- Median age
- 37.2
- Under 18
- 23.9%
- 65 and older
- 11.9%
- Households
- 7,246
- Foreign-born
- 38.4%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Idylwood ›
Education in Idylwood
63.1% of adults 25 and older in Idylwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 33.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Idylwood
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 27%
- Drive alone
- 55.9%
- Public transit
- 5.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.5%
Idylwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idylwood | 17,559 | $120,109 | $756,900 | $2,045 |
| Dunn Loring | 8,957 | $244,265 | $951,400 | $3,501 |
| Pimmit Hills | 6,589 | $172,880 | $966,500 | $2,474 |
| Falls Church | 14,710 | $143,262 | $1,055,600 | $2,190 |
| West Falls Church | 31,279 | $134,978 | $706,800 | $2,066 |
| Merrifield | 20,698 | $136,373 | $660,800 | $2,368 |
| Tysons | 28,936 | $129,818 | $640,000 | $2,497 |
| Vienna | 16,412 | $216,953 | $1,008,800 | $2,391 |
| Woodburn | 9,503 | $134,013 | $764,100 | $2,347 |
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What is the median household income in Idylwood, VA?
The median household income in Idylwood is $120,109, 29% 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 Idylwood?
The median home value in Idylwood is $756,900, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Idylwood?
The median gross rent in Idylwood is $2,045 per month, about 26.4% of household income.
Is Idylwood, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 29% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 5.5%. Minuses: home values 97% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Idylwood?
The median age in Idylwood is 37.2 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Idylwood?
The average commute to work in Idylwood is 25 minutes; 27% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Idylwood?
The unemployment rate in Idylwood is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Idylwood?
63.1% of adults in Idylwood 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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