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Clifton, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Manassas Park city County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
321 Population 1,284/sq mi density
$228,750 Median Income $78,628 per capita
$1,039,500 Home Value $994,825 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
132 Violent Crime/100K 915 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$228,750 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$1,039,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
132 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
79.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Clifton, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$228,750
204% above
$78,628 per capita
Home Value
$1,039,500
269% above
Zillow: $994,825
Violent Crime
132/100K
65% below
915/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
79.1%
135% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.1%
28% below
7.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
297 sunny days/yr

How Clifton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
304%
Home Value
369%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
235%
Unemployment
25%
Crime
35%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clifton 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

Clifton residents earn a median household income of $228,750 , which is 204% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $78,628. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 344 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clifton is $1,039,500 , 269% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $994,825. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.

Safety & Crime

Clifton reports 132 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 915/100K.

Education

79.1% of adults in Clifton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (135% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clifton has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population321
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density1,284/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$228,750
Per Capita$78,628
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty0.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,285

Housing

A
Home Value$1,039,500
Rent
Ownership98.9%
Zillow$994,825
Housing Units106
Rent Burden36.4%

Crime

F
Violent132/100K
Property915/100K

Health

Obesity23.1%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking7.3%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,335/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation199 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+79.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+34.2%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute30 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed233 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Clifton was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Manassas Regional/Harry P Davis Field (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.378 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
3.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 233 Mbps.