Living in Innovation, Virginia

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Innovation · Census data 2020–2024

Innovation has 1,034 residents with a median age of 48. The median household income is $31,943 (66% lower than the Virginia median), the median rent is $1,757/month.

Innovation is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Innovation at a glance

Population
1,034
Median age
48State: 39
Median household income
$31,943State: $93,170
Median rent
$1,757/moState: $1,579
Homeowners
0%
Bachelor's degree or higher
51.2%

Is Innovation a good place to live?

Cons: Median household income 66% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 14.2%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Innovation

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Innovation the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,757 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Virginia$383,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Innovation$1,757
Virginia$1,579
United States$1,413

Innovation median household income

The median household income in Innovation is $31,943 and the income per person is $19,988. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).

Median household income

Innovation$31,943
Virginia$93,170
United States$80,734

Housing in Innovation: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
386
Owner-occupied
0%
Renter-occupied
100%
Vacant
7%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
2013
Average household size
2.52

Innovation demographics

Population
1,034
Median age
48
Under 18
16%
65 and older
10.4%
Households
359
Foreign-born
23.4%
Veterans
26.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White12.7%
Hispanic or Latino0.9%
Black70.7%
Asian0.8%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Innovation ›

Education in Innovation

51.2% of adults 25 and older in Innovation have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 19.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Innovation51.2%
Virginia42.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Innovation

Unemployment rate
14.2%State: 4.3%
Average commute
—State: 27 min
Work from home
6.7%
Drive alone
69.2%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
6.5%
Homes with broadband
100%

Innovation vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Innovation1,034$31,943—$1,757
Bull Run16,859$89,679$413,500$2,002
Manassas42,976$113,590$449,900$1,850
Sudley19,162$94,309$424,800$2,139
Linton Hall41,876$178,915$617,000$2,575
Loch Lomond4,606$113,790$442,300$2,161
Manassas Park16,798$103,250$395,900$2,146
Yorkshire9,782$112,829$451,000$1,777
Buckhall21,602$180,021$635,500$2,478

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Living in Innovation: FAQ

What is the median household income in Innovation, VA?

The median household income in Innovation is $31,943, 66% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How much is rent in Innovation?

The median gross rent in Innovation is $1,757 per month, about 51% of household income.

Is Innovation, VA a good place to live?

Minuses: median household income 66% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 14.2%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.

What is the median age in Innovation?

The median age in Innovation is 48 years (Virginia: 39).

What is the unemployment rate in Innovation?

The unemployment rate in Innovation is 14.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Innovation?

51.2% of adults in Innovation 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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