Chantilly, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Fairfax city County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
23,744 Population 1,979/sq mi density
$143,786 Median Income $57,154 per capita
$633,900 Home Value $802,511 Zillow
$2,260 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$143,786 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$633,900 home value, $2,260/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Chantilly, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$143,786
91% above
$57,154 per capita
Home Value
$633,900
125% above
Zillow: $802,511
Median Rent
$2,260/mo
94% above
28.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
57.9%
72% above
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.5%
30% below
8.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Chantilly Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
191%
Home Value
225%
Rent
194%
Poverty
39%
Bachelor's
172%
Unemployment
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chantilly a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chantilly residents earn a median household income of $143,786 , which is 91% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,154. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,798 business establishments, including 202 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chantilly is $633,900 , 125% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $802,511. Median rent is $2,260/month, with 28.6% 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 1986.

Education

57.9% of adults in Chantilly hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% above the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chantilly has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population23,744
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1,979/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born43.1%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$143,786
Per Capita$57,154
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty4.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,353

Housing

A
Home Value$633,900
Rent$2,260
Ownership80.1%
Zillow$802,511
Housing Units7,262
Rent Burden28.6%

Health

Obesity22.5%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking8.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,714/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation295 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+57.9%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+27.2%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute29 min
Broadband97.4%
Internet Speed264 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Chantilly was built in 1986.
21.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Washington Dulles International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
43.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 264 Mbps.
There are 202 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.