Living in Newington, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newington · Census data 2020–2024
Newington has 13,478 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $155,027 (66% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $598,000, the median rent is $2,805/month.
Newington at a glance
- Population
- 13,478
- Median age
- 37.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $155,027State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $598,000State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $2,805/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 86.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63.2%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Newington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 66% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 2.2%.
Cons: Home values 56% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Newington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Newington the median home value is $598,000, 80% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,805 per month, which is 22.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,968 a month in housing costs.
Newington median household income
The median household income in Newington is $155,027 and the income per person is $64,518. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Newington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,661
- Owner-occupied
- 86.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.8%
- Vacant
- 1.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.94
Newington demographics
- Population
- 13,478
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 14.6%
- Households
- 4,587
- Foreign-born
- 24.5%
- Veterans
- 11.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newington ›
Education in Newington
63.2% of adults 25 and older in Newington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 29.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newington
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 30.3%
- Drive alone
- 57.2%
- Public transit
- 3.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.5%
Newington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newington | 13,478 | $155,027 | $598,000 | $2,805 |
| Newington Forest | 12,316 | $149,107 | $592,200 | $2,618 |
| Lorton | 20,991 | $138,685 | $626,500 | $2,548 |
| Laurel Hill | 7,450 | $155,667 | $696,000 | $2,413 |
| Franconia | 18,335 | $152,474 | $567,100 | $2,605 |
| West Springfield | 22,532 | $163,115 | $637,300 | $2,455 |
| Fort Belvoir | 8,449 | $104,205 | — | $3,236 |
| Springfield | 31,154 | $125,999 | $640,300 | $2,656 |
| Kingstowne | 18,360 | $151,535 | $626,700 | $2,406 |
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What is the median household income in Newington, VA?
The median household income in Newington is $155,027, 66% 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?
The median home value in Newington is $598,000, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Newington?
The median gross rent in Newington is $2,805 per month, about 22.7% of household income.
Is Newington, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 66% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 2.2%. Minuses: home values 56% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Newington?
The median age in Newington is 37.6 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Newington?
The average commute to work in Newington is 30 minutes; 30.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newington?
The unemployment rate in Newington is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newington?
63.2% of adults in Newington 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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