Virginia is home to many wealthy residents. Curious to know where they live? Below you will find a list of the 5 wealthiest towns in Virginia. The information presented in this article is based on data from the US Census American Community Survey and the rankings are based on median household income.
1. Great Falls, VA
Great Falls is one of the richest towns in Virginia. Located in Fairfax county, Great Falls’s close proximity to Washington DC makes it an attractive place to live. Great Falls has a population of 15,953. Home to affluent Virginia residents, Great Falls has a median household income of $250,000+.
The median home value in Great Falls is $1,134,900. The homes in Great Falls are primarily owner-occupied with 94.9% owner-occupied and only 5.1% rentals.
Great Falls residents are well educated with 83.1% of residents having obtained a bachelor’s degree or higher. Great Falls residents live a good work-life balance with an average commute time of 36 minutes.
| Median Household Income | $250,000+ |
| Bachelor’s Degree or Higher | 83.1% |
| Median Home Value | $1,134,900 |
2. Mclean, VA
McLean is one of the wealthiest towns in Virginia. Located in Fairfax county, Mclean is a suburb of Washington DC. McLean has a population of 50,773. Home to many well-to-do Virginia residents, McLean has a median household income of $242,610.
The median home value in McLean is $1,102,100. The homes in McLean are primarily owner-occupied with 87.8% owner-occupied and only 12.2% rentals. McLean residents are well educated with 84.7% of residents having obtained a bachelor’s degree or higher. McLean residents live a good work-life balance with an average commute time of 29.9 minutes.
| Median Household Income | $242,610 |
| Bachelor’s Degree or Higher | 84.7% |
| Median Home Value | $1,102,100 |
3. Wolf Trap, VA
Wolf Trap is one of the richest towns in Virginia. Located in wealthy Fairfax county, Wolf Trap has a population of 16,496. Home to affluent Virginia residents, Wolf Trap is a suburb of Washington DC with a median household income of $225,962.
The median home value in Wolf Trap is $956,900. The homes in Wolf Trap are primarily owner-occupied with 94.3% owner-occupied and only 5.7% rentals. Wolf Trap residents are well educated with 83.7% of residents having obtained a bachelor’s degree or higher. Wolf Trap residents live a good work-life balance with an average commute time of 32.1 minutes.
| Median Household Income | $225,962 |
| Bachelor’s Degree or Higher | 83.7% |
| Median Home Value | $956,900 |
4. Vienna, VA
Vienna is one of the richest towns in Virginia. Like the other towns on this list, Vienna is located in Fairfax county. Vienna is also a suburb of Washington DC. Vienna is an affluent town with a population of 16,473.
Home to affluent Virginia residents, Vienna has a median household income of $200,938. The median home value in Vienna is $827,800. The homes in Vienna are primarily owner-occupied with 86.3% owner-occupied and only 13.7% rentals.
Vienna residents are well educated with 73.2% of residents having obtained a bachelor’s degree or higher. Vienna residents live a good work-life balance with an average commute time of 28.8 minutes.
| Median Household Income | $200,938 |
| Bachelor’s Degree or Higher | 73.2% |
| Median Home Value | $827,800 |
5. Dranesville, VA
Dranesville is one of the richest areas in Virginia. Located in Fairfax county, Dranesville has a population of 11,785. Home to affluent Virginia residents, Dranesville has a median household income of $189,949.
The median home value in Dranesville is $620,600. The homes in Dranesville are primarily owner-occupied with 95.1% owner-occupied and only 4.9% rentals.
Dranesville residents are well educated with 76.2% of residents having obtained a bachelor’s degree or higher. Dranesville residents live a good work-life balance with an average commute time of 30 minutes.
| Median Household Income | $189,949 |
| Bachelor’s Degree or Higher | 76.2% |
| Median Home Value | $620,600 |
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