At a Glance
Median Income
$143,229
$62,956 per capita
Home Value
$567,600
Zillow: $633,254
Median Rent
$2,313/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
61.8%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
8.2% smoking rate
How Countryside Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Countryside's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Countryside 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
Countryside residents earn a median household income of $143,229 , which is 91% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,956. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,735 business establishments, including 863 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Countryside is $567,600 , 101% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $633,254. Median rent is $2,313/month, with 25.8% 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 1987.
Education
61.8% of adults in Countryside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Countryside 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 43.
Data Overview
People
Population9,521
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density3,705/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born23.4%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$143,229
Per Capita$62,956
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$44,855M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,631
Housing
A
Home Value$567,600
Rent$2,313
Ownership72.8%
Zillow$633,254
Housing Units3,522
Rent Burden25.8%
Health
Obesity29.2%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death3,355/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation224 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.8%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+20.1%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute26 min
Broadband98.6%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations73
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Countryside was built in 1987.
24.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Washington Dulles International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.392 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
23.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 863 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.