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Dahlgren, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · King George County County
Dahlgren, VA
At a Glance
How Dahlgren Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dahlgren's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Dahlgren a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Dahlgren residents earn a median household income of $106,071 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,557. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 693 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dahlgren is $383,400 , 36% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $317,559. Median rent is $1,291/month, with 19.2% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Dahlgren reports 196 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,071/100K.
Education
35.1% of adults in Dahlgren hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dahlgren has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.