Living in Oakton, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oakton · Census data 2020–2024
Oakton has 36,528 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $160,663 (72% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $792,100, the median rent is $2,276/month.
Oakton at a glance
- Population
- 36,528
- Median age
- 40.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $160,663State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $792,100State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $2,276/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 66.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 74.5%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Oakton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 72% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Home values 106% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Oakton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oakton the median home value is $792,100, 138% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,276 per month, which is 25.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,418 a month in housing costs.
Oakton median household income
The median household income in Oakton is $160,663 and the income per person is $80,974. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Oakton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,383
- Owner-occupied
- 66.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.4%
- Vacant
- 2.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.59
Oakton demographics
- Population
- 36,528
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 14,065
- Foreign-born
- 31.6%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oakton ›
Education in Oakton
74.5% of adults 25 and older in Oakton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 39.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oakton
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 34.1%
- Drive alone
- 48%
- Public transit
- 7.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.8%
Oakton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakton | 36,528 | $160,663 | $792,100 | $2,276 |
| Vienna | 16,412 | $216,953 | $1,008,800 | $2,391 |
| Fairfax | 25,026 | $132,348 | $722,600 | $2,245 |
| Difficult Run | 9,938 | $250,001 | $1,111,400 | $3,066 |
| Fair Oaks | 35,545 | $123,947 | $608,200 | $2,275 |
| Mantua | 8,298 | $213,047 | $1,001,200 | $2,064 |
| Wolf Trap | 15,858 | $250,001 | $1,204,000 | $3,501 |
| Merrifield | 20,698 | $136,373 | $660,800 | $2,368 |
| Dunn Loring | 8,957 | $244,265 | $951,400 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Oakton, VA?
The median household income in Oakton is $160,663, 72% 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 Oakton?
The median home value in Oakton is $792,100, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Oakton?
The median gross rent in Oakton is $2,276 per month, about 25.1% of household income.
Is Oakton, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 72% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: home values 106% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Oakton?
The median age in Oakton is 40.1 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Oakton?
The average commute to work in Oakton is 29 minutes; 34.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oakton?
The unemployment rate in Oakton is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oakton?
74.5% of adults in Oakton 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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