Dahlgren, VA

Virginia · Nonmetropolitan · City

4.5 Excellent / 5.0
3,417 Population
$106,071 Median Income
$383,400 Home Value
$1,291 Median Rent
57°F Avg Temperature
34.3 yrs Median Age
35.1% Bachelor's Degree+
4.5
Overall
4.9
Economy
4.6
Affordability
3.8
Education

People

Population3,417
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density1,275/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 60.7%

Economy

4.9/5
Median Income$106,071
Per Capita Income$47,557
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty Rate1.7%
County GDP$2,903M

Housing

4.6/5
Home Value (Census)$383,400
Median Rent$1,291
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,369

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Depression23.4%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Jan / Jul36° / 77°
Rain45 in/yr
Snow12 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 35 (Good)

Education

3.8/5
Bachelor's+35.1%
High School+93.9%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.58
Libraries (County)1

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute26 min
Work From Home15.4%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations5

How Dahlgren Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$106,071
Home Value$383,400
Median Rent$1,291
Poverty Rate1.7%
Bachelor's Degree+35.1%
Unemployment2.9%
Avg Temperature56.6°F

Population & Age

Total Population3,417
Population Density1,275 per sq mi
Median Age34.3 years
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

White 60.7% Black 23.4% Hispanic 3.4% Other 12.5%
White60.7%
Black or African American23.4%
Hispanic or Latino3.4%
Asian0.0%
Other Races12.5%

Language

English Only94.2%
Spanish Speakers5.8%
English 94.2% Spanish 5.8%

Social Characteristics

Disability10.5%
Health Insurance97.6%

Income

41% above avg
Median Household Income$106,071
Per Capita Income$47,557
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,821
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$91,581

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.9%
Poverty Rate1.7%
Total Establishments (County)693
County GDP$2,903M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation40
Healthcare Facilities30
Retail Stores66
Manufacturing8
Total Establishments693

Industry Mix

Restaurants 40 Healthcare 30 Retail 66 Manufacturing 8

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$91,581
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,266

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time25.5 min
Work From Home15.4%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

36% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$383,400

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied61.0%

Rental Costs

11% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,291

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,266
Effective Tax Rate (est.)0.85%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure32.5%
Asthma11.2%
COPD5.5%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.5%
Physical Inactivity23.3%
Depression23.4%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.7%
Physical Distress (14+ days)12.3%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage97.6%
Regular Checkup78.1%
Premature Death Rate7,991 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.4 / 10
Exercise Access69.3%
Healthcare Facilities (County)30
Restaurants (County)40

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)6

Temperature

36°F Jan 77°F Jul
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Average56.6°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation44.8 in
Annual Snowfall11.5 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median35.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Land Area2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density1,275 per sq mi
Latitude38.3420°
Longitude-77.0643°
County FIPS51099

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.8%
D 36.8%

Republican +25 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.1%
High School+93.9%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.58

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Completely rural, adjacent to metro
Population Density1,275 per sq mi
Land Area2.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations5
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)6
Public Libraries (County)1

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)6

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