Living in Remington, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Remington · Census data 2020–2024
Remington has 989 residents with a median age of 32.6. The median household income is $56,500 (39% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $324,200, the median rent is $1,370/month.
Remington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Remington at a glance
- Population
- 989
- Median age
- 32.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $56,500State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $324,200State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,370/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 35.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.3%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Remington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Remington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Remington the median home value is $324,200, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,370 per month, which is 35.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,606 a month in housing costs.
Remington median household income
The median household income in Remington is $56,500 and the income per person is $34,259. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Remington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 373
- Owner-occupied
- 35.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 64.5%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.75
Remington demographics
- Population
- 989
- Median age
- 32.6
- Under 18
- 27%
- 65 and older
- 8.1%
- Households
- 358
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Remington ›
Education in Remington
23.3% of adults 25 and older in Remington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Remington
- Unemployment rate
- 8.2%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Drive alone
- 78%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
Remington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remington | 989 | $56,500 | $324,200 | $1,370 |
| Bealeton | 5,034 | $108,224 | $388,400 | $1,561 |
| Brandy Station | 237 | $140,475 | — | — |
| Opal | 984 | $181,932 | $625,800 | — |
| Culpeper | 20,794 | $94,721 | $390,000 | $1,416 |
| Warrenton | 10,176 | $83,331 | $478,300 | $1,418 |
| Catlett | 290 | $91,278 | $348,400 | — |
| Lake of the Woods | 7,984 | $109,153 | $399,300 | $1,765 |
| New Baltimore | 11,919 | $189,327 | $698,000 | $2,020 |
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What is the median household income in Remington, VA?
The median household income in Remington is $56,500, 39% lower 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 Remington?
The median home value in Remington is $324,200, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Remington?
The median gross rent in Remington is $1,370 per month, about 35.7% of household income.
Is Remington, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
What is the median age in Remington?
The median age in Remington is 32.6 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Remington?
The average commute to work in Remington is 35 minutes; 2.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Remington?
The unemployment rate in Remington is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Remington?
23.3% of adults in Remington 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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