Living in Woodlawn, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woodlawn · Census data 2020–2024
Woodlawn has 21,194 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $91,884 (about the same as the Virginia median), the median home value is $367,200, the median rent is $1,828/month.
Woodlawn at a glance
- Population
- 21,194
- Median age
- 37.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $91,884State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $367,200State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,828/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 58.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.8%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Woodlawn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 4% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Virginia median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Woodlawn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woodlawn the median home value is $367,200, 10% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,828 per month, which is 35.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,160 a month in housing costs.
Woodlawn median household income
The median household income in Woodlawn is $91,884 and the income per person is $41,186. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Woodlawn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,973
- Owner-occupied
- 58.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.3%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.79
Woodlawn demographics
- Population
- 21,194
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 7,602
- Foreign-born
- 42.5%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woodlawn ›
Education in Woodlawn
32.8% of adults 25 and older in Woodlawn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 14.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woodlawn
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Drive alone
- 62.1%
- Public transit
- 8.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Woodlawn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlawn | 21,194 | $91,884 | $367,200 | $1,828 |
| Groveton | 13,931 | $101,974 | $585,000 | $1,820 |
| Mount Vernon | 13,122 | $163,750 | $836,200 | $1,620 |
| Hayfield | 4,392 | $192,250 | $677,500 | $3,114 |
| Fort Belvoir | 8,449 | $104,205 | — | $3,236 |
| Hybla Valley | 17,257 | $80,959 | $503,000 | $1,631 |
| Kingstowne | 18,360 | $151,535 | $626,700 | $2,406 |
| Fort Hunt | 16,700 | $216,038 | $927,400 | $3,501 |
| Franconia | 18,335 | $152,474 | $567,100 | $2,605 |
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What is the median household income in Woodlawn, VA?
The median household income in Woodlawn is $91,884, about the same as 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 Woodlawn?
The median home value in Woodlawn is $367,200, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Woodlawn?
The median gross rent in Woodlawn is $1,828 per month, about 35.8% of household income.
Is Woodlawn, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 4% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Virginia median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
What is the median age in Woodlawn?
The median age in Woodlawn is 37.1 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Woodlawn?
The average commute to work in Woodlawn is 32 minutes; 12.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woodlawn?
The unemployment rate in Woodlawn is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woodlawn?
32.8% of adults in Woodlawn 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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