Bealeton, VA

Virginia · Metropolitan Area

Bealeton is a small city in Virginia with a population of 5,193. Residents earn $103,365 per year, which is 38% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
5,193 Population 942/sq mi density
$103,365 Median Income $38,799 per capita
$361,600 Home Value $505,560 Zillow
$1,531 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$103,365 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$361,600 home value, $1,531/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $103,365
38% higher than US avg
Home Value $361,600
28% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.9%
35% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,531
32% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.4%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.5%
96% lower than US avg

How Bealeton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,193
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density942/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 73%

Economy

A+
Median Income$103,365
Per Capita$38,799
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty0.5%
County GDP$4,154M
Commute40 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$361,600
Rent$1,531
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$505,560

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.7%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation319 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+91.0%
School Score5.58

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute40 min
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Is Bealeton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bealeton receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Bealeton stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bealeton is $103,365, which is significantly higher than the national average — 38% above $75,149. This places Bealeton among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bealeton is $361,600, 28% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,531 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Bealeton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Bealeton has a population of 5,193 with a density of 942 people per square mile. The median age is 34.9 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (72.9%), with 1.2% Hispanic, 11.6% Black.

Population

5,193
Total Population
942
People / sq mi
34.9yrs
Median Age
10% below US avg
5.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Bealeton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only86.1%
10% above US avg
Spanish13.9%
4% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Bealeton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bealeton is $103,365, which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes.

Income: Bealeton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$103,365
38% above US avg
Per Capita Income$38,799
Avg Weekly Wage$1,257
IRS Avg AGI$122,624

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.5%
96% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,638
County GDP$4,154M

Business (County)

Restaurants129
Healthcare140
Retail207
Manufacturing64

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,173
76% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.71%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time39.6 min
Work from Home11.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Bealeton is $361,600, 28% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,531 (32% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $505,560.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$361,600
28% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$505,560
Median List Price$530,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$530,000
$/Sq Ft$238
Homes Sold7
Sale-to-List Ratio98.8%
Price Drops3.9%
Inventory26

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,531
32% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,137
1 Bedroom$1,181
2 Bedrooms$1,369
3 Bedrooms$1,787
4 Bedrooms$2,126

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,173
76% above US avg
Effective Rate1.71%
In Bealeton, 35.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.7% report depression. 25.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bealeton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.4%
10% above US avg
Diabetes11.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure31.9%
Asthma10.8%
COPD6.3%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.5%
Physical Inactivity25.7%
Depression23.7%
Mental Distress18.6%
Physical Distress13.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.3%
Checkup Rate76.3%
Premature Death6,683/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.5/10
Exercise Access56.2%
Healthcare Facilities140

Crime Rates: Bealeton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17

Safety Score

Bealeton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation319 ft (97 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²)
Population Density942/sq mi
Coordinates38.5830°N, 77.7788°W
County FIPS51061
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 21.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.2%
D 38.6%

Winner: Republican by 21.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.9%
35% below US avg
High School+91.0%
School Test Score5.58
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density942/sq mi
Total Area5.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities140
Restaurants129
Retail Stores207

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute39.6 min
Work from Home11.7%

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