Living in Occoquan, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Occoquan · Census data 2020–2024
Occoquan has 910 residents with a median age of 44.6. The median household income is $134,323 (44% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $496,500, the median rent is $1,880/month.
Occoquan is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Occoquan at a glance
- Population
- 910
- Median age
- 44.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $134,323State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $496,500State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,880/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 57.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60.8%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Occoquan a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 44% higher than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 2.1%.
Cons: Home values 29% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Occoquan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Occoquan the median home value is $496,500, 49% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,880 per month, which is 27.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,733 a month in housing costs.
Occoquan median household income
The median household income in Occoquan is $134,323 and the income per person is $90,078. 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Occoquan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 558
- Owner-occupied
- 57.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.2%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 1.75
Occoquan demographics
- Population
- 910
- Median age
- 44.6
- Under 18
- 10.3%
- 65 and older
- 8.7%
- Households
- 521
- Foreign-born
- 16%
- Veterans
- 21.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Occoquan ›
Education in Occoquan
60.8% of adults 25 and older in Occoquan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 29.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Occoquan
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 18%
- Drive alone
- 71%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Occoquan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occoquan | 910 | $134,323 | $496,500 | $1,880 |
| Laurel Hill | 7,450 | $155,667 | $696,000 | $2,413 |
| Lake Ridge | 46,049 | $127,154 | $471,200 | $2,033 |
| Potomac Mills | 5,741 | $104,545 | $582,700 | $1,956 |
| Lorton | 20,991 | $138,685 | $626,500 | $2,548 |
| Woodbridge | 43,945 | $104,741 | $422,400 | $2,101 |
| Crosspointe | 5,669 | $250,001 | $951,400 | $3,501 |
| Newington Forest | 12,316 | $149,107 | $592,200 | $2,618 |
| South Run | 6,600 | $250,001 | $978,500 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Occoquan, VA?
The median household income in Occoquan is $134,323, 44% 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 Occoquan?
The median home value in Occoquan is $496,500, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Occoquan?
The median gross rent in Occoquan is $1,880 per month, about 27.6% of household income.
Is Occoquan, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 44% higher than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 2.1%. Minuses: home values 29% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
What is the median age in Occoquan?
The median age in Occoquan is 44.6 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Occoquan?
The average commute to work in Occoquan is 36 minutes; 18% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Occoquan?
The unemployment rate in Occoquan is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Occoquan?
60.8% of adults in Occoquan 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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