Living in South Riding, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Riding · Census data 2020–2024
South Riding has 34,352 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $196,403 (111% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $746,200, the median rent is $2,905/month.
South Riding at a glance
- Population
- 34,352
- Median age
- 38.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $196,403State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $746,200State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $2,905/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 83.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 68.5%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is South Riding a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 111% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 3.8%.
Cons: Home values 94% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in South Riding
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Riding the median home value is $746,200, 124% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,905 per month, which is 26.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,213 a month in housing costs.
South Riding median household income
The median household income in South Riding is $196,403 and the income per person is $70,318. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in South Riding: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,510
- Owner-occupied
- 83.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.6%
- Vacant
- 1.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2006
- Average household size
- 3.31
South Riding demographics
- Population
- 34,352
- Median age
- 38.5
- Under 18
- 27.5%
- 65 and older
- 6.8%
- Households
- 10,371
- Foreign-born
- 35.3%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Riding ›
Education in South Riding
68.5% of adults 25 and older in South Riding have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 33.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Riding
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 30.4%
- Drive alone
- 58.5%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.5%
South Riding vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Riding | 34,352 | $196,403 | $746,200 | $2,905 |
| Stone Ridge | 16,603 | $187,563 | $672,800 | $2,746 |
| Arcola | 3,509 | $129,116 | $637,800 | $2,577 |
| Chantilly | 24,036 | $157,124 | $663,600 | $2,312 |
| Sully Square | 2,394 | $175,781 | $677,000 | $2,266 |
| Loudoun Valley Estates | 10,271 | $224,704 | $814,200 | $3,242 |
| Brambleton | 24,537 | $238,018 | $865,800 | $2,479 |
| Bull Run | 7,823 | $241,933 | $918,700 | $3,293 |
| Floris | 7,589 | $246,058 | $872,800 | $3,258 |
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What is the median household income in South Riding, VA?
The median household income in South Riding is $196,403, 111% 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 South Riding?
The median home value in South Riding is $746,200, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in South Riding?
The median gross rent in South Riding is $2,905 per month, about 26.5% of household income.
Is South Riding, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 111% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 3.8%. Minuses: home values 94% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in South Riding?
The median age in South Riding is 38.5 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in South Riding?
The average commute to work in South Riding is 33 minutes; 30.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Riding?
The unemployment rate in South Riding is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Riding?
68.5% of adults in South Riding 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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