Living in King George, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of King George · Census data 2020–2024
King George has 4,851 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $98,622 (6% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $380,500, the median rent is $1,384/month.
King George at a glance
- Population
- 4,851
- Median age
- 37.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $98,622State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $380,500State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,384/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 70.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.9%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is King George a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Virginia median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 8.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in King George
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In King George the median home value is $380,500, 14% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,384 per month, which is 43.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,065 a month in housing costs.
King George median household income
The median household income in King George is $98,622 and the income per person is $37,612. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in King George: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,616
- Owner-occupied
- 70.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.4%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 3.03
King George demographics
- Population
- 4,851
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 28.9%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 1,569
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 18.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of King George ›
Education in King George
30.9% of adults 25 and older in King George have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 10.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in King George
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 17.9%
- Drive alone
- 69.2%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.4%
King George vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King George | 4,851 | $98,622 | $380,500 | $1,384 |
| Dahlgren | 3,350 | $110,057 | $423,300 | $1,204 |
| Passapatanzy | 1,259 | $125,608 | $356,900 | — |
| Dahlgren Center | 765 | $96,000 | — | $1,941 |
| Colonial Beach | 3,966 | $60,513 | $268,200 | $620 |
| Falmouth | 5,216 | $111,977 | $438,200 | $1,873 |
| Aquia Harbour | 7,481 | $152,708 | $461,000 | $2,549 |
| Fredericksburg | 28,873 | $86,071 | $483,700 | $1,619 |
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What is the median household income in King George, VA?
The median household income in King George is $98,622, 6% 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 King George?
The median home value in King George is $380,500, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in King George?
The median gross rent in King George is $1,384 per month, about 43.1% of household income.
Is King George, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Virginia median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 8.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in King George?
The median age in King George is 37.1 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in King George?
The average commute to work in King George is 35 minutes; 17.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in King George?
The unemployment rate in King George is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is King George?
30.9% of adults in King George 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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