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Bailey's Crossroads, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Arlington County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
25,458 Population 12,419/sq mi density
$84,241 Median Income $43,790 per capita
$398,200 Home Value $699,751 Zillow
$1,958 Median Rent 35.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
183 Violent Crime/100K 1,959 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$84,241 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$398,200 home value, $1,958/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
183 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Bailey's Crossroads, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,241
12% above
$43,790 per capita
Home Value
$398,200
41% above
Zillow: $699,751
Median Rent
$1,958/mo
68% above
35.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
183/100K
52% below
1,959/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.4%
32% above
81.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
20.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
7% below
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Bailey's Crossroads Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bailey's Crossroads's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
112%
Home Value
141%
Rent
168%
Poverty
162%
Bachelor's
132%
Unemployment
156%
Crime
48%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bailey's Crossroads a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bailey's Crossroads residents earn a median household income of $84,241 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,790. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,629 business establishments, including 663 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bailey's Crossroads is $398,200 , 41% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $699,751. Median rent is $1,958/month, with 35.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Safety & Crime

Bailey's Crossroads reports 183 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,959/100K.

Education

44.4% of adults in Bailey's Crossroads hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% above the national average). 81.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bailey's Crossroads has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population25,458
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density12,419/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$84,241
Per Capita$43,790
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty20.1%
County GDP$49,078M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,363

Housing

A
Home Value$398,200
Rent$1,958
Ownership46.3%
Zillow$699,751
Housing Units10,027
Rent Burden35.0%

Crime

F
Violent183/100K
Property1,959/100K

Health

Obesity29.9%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death3,513/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation255 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.4%
High School+81.6%
Graduate+20.8%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 20% / D 78%
Commute27 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed236 Mbps
EV Stations212
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Bailey's Crossroads was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 236 Mbps.
There are 663 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.