At a Glance
Median Income
$166,023
$68,265 per capita
Home Value
$617,100
Zillow: $633,254
Median Rent
$2,552/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
194/100K
1,262/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
68.2%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
7.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Cascades Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cascades's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cascades a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cascades residents earn a median household income of $166,023 , which is 121% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $68,265. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 35,443 business establishments, including 1,941 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cascades is $617,100 , 119% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $633,254. Median rent is $2,552/month, with 30.4% 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 1995.
Safety & Crime
Cascades reports 194 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,262/100K.
Education
68.2% of adults in Cascades hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(102% above the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cascades has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population12,489
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density3,385/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$166,023
Per Capita$68,265
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$117,390M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,817
Housing
A+
Home Value$617,100
Rent$2,552
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$633,254
Housing Units4,778
Rent Burden30.4%
Crime
F
Violent194/100K
Property1,262/100K
Health
Obesity27.6%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking7.5%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,785/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation287 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+68.2%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+28.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute28 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed256 Mbps
EV Stations73
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Cascades was built in 1995.
26.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Washington Dulles International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 256 Mbps.
There are 1,941 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.