Living in Newington Forest, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newington Forest · Census data 2020–2024
Newington Forest has 12,316 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $149,107 (60% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $592,200, the median rent is $2,618/month.
Newington Forest at a glance
- Population
- 12,316
- Median age
- 39.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $149,107State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $592,200State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $2,618/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 89.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62.9%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Newington Forest a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 60% higher than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Home values 54% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Newington Forest
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Newington Forest the median home value is $592,200, 78% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,618 per month, which is 26.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,742 a month in housing costs.
Newington Forest median household income
The median household income in Newington Forest is $149,107 and the income per person is $63,531. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Newington Forest: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,345
- Owner-occupied
- 89.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.3%
- Vacant
- 1.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.89
Newington Forest demographics
- Population
- 12,316
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.1%
- Households
- 4,262
- Foreign-born
- 25.5%
- Veterans
- 10.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newington Forest ›
Education in Newington Forest
62.9% of adults 25 and older in Newington Forest have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 30.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newington Forest
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 24.5%
- Drive alone
- 64.9%
- Public transit
- 4.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.7%
Newington Forest vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newington Forest | 12,316 | $149,107 | $592,200 | $2,618 |
| Crosspointe | 5,669 | $250,001 | $951,400 | $3,501 |
| South Run | 6,600 | $250,001 | $978,500 | $3,501 |
| Laurel Hill | 7,450 | $155,667 | $696,000 | $2,413 |
| Newington | 13,478 | $155,027 | $598,000 | $2,805 |
| West Springfield | 22,532 | $163,115 | $637,300 | $2,455 |
| Lorton | 20,991 | $138,685 | $626,500 | $2,548 |
| Burke | 44,029 | $185,818 | $747,700 | $2,894 |
| Occoquan | 910 | $134,323 | $496,500 | $1,880 |
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What is the median household income in Newington Forest, VA?
The median household income in Newington Forest is $149,107, 60% 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 Newington Forest?
The median home value in Newington Forest is $592,200, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Newington Forest?
The median gross rent in Newington Forest is $2,618 per month, about 26.1% of household income.
Is Newington Forest, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 60% higher than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: home values 54% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%.
What is the median age in Newington Forest?
The median age in Newington Forest is 39.8 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Newington Forest?
The average commute to work in Newington Forest is 34 minutes; 24.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newington Forest?
The unemployment rate in Newington Forest is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newington Forest?
62.9% of adults in Newington Forest 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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