Living in Tysons, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tysons · Census data 2020–2024
Tysons has 28,936 residents with a median age of 36.5. The median household income is $129,818 (39% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $640,000, the median rent is $2,497/month.
Tysons at a glance
- Population
- 28,936
- Median age
- 36.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $129,818State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $640,000State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $2,497/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 34.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 79.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Tysons a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 39% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Home values 67% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Tysons
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tysons the median home value is $640,000, 92% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,497 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,122 a month in housing costs.
Tysons median household income
The median household income in Tysons is $129,818 and the income per person is $82,390. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Tysons: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 15,436
- Owner-occupied
- 34.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 65.7%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.01
Tysons demographics
- Population
- 28,936
- Median age
- 36.5
- Under 18
- 16.5%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 14,347
- Foreign-born
- 41.5%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tysons ›
Education in Tysons
79.3% of adults 25 and older in Tysons have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 41.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tysons
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 34.2%
- Drive alone
- 49.6%
- Public transit
- 4.4%
- Walk to work
- 5.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Tysons vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tysons | 28,936 | $129,818 | $640,000 | $2,497 |
| Pimmit Hills | 6,589 | $172,880 | $966,500 | $2,474 |
| Dunn Loring | 8,957 | $244,265 | $951,400 | $3,501 |
| Vienna | 16,412 | $216,953 | $1,008,800 | $2,391 |
| McLean | 49,627 | $250,001 | $1,412,700 | $3,422 |
| Idylwood | 17,559 | $120,109 | $756,900 | $2,045 |
| Wolf Trap | 15,858 | $250,001 | $1,204,000 | $3,501 |
| Merrifield | 20,698 | $136,373 | $660,800 | $2,368 |
| Falls Church | 14,710 | $143,262 | $1,055,600 | $2,190 |
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What is the median household income in Tysons, VA?
The median household income in Tysons is $129,818, 39% 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 Tysons?
The median home value in Tysons is $640,000, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Tysons?
The median gross rent in Tysons is $2,497 per month, about 25% of household income.
Is Tysons, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 39% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: home values 67% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.5%.
What is the median age in Tysons?
The median age in Tysons is 36.5 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Tysons?
The average commute to work in Tysons is 27 minutes; 34.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tysons?
The unemployment rate in Tysons is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tysons?
79.3% of adults in Tysons 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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