At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$113,373 per capita
Home Value
$1,052,600
Zillow: $626,565
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
17.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
83.1%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.9%
5.7% smoking rate
How Difficult Run Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Difficult Run's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Difficult Run a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Difficult Run residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $113,373. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Difficult Run is $1,052,600 , 273% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $626,565. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 17.0% 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 1982.
Education
83.1% of adults in Difficult Run hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(147% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Difficult Run 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
Population10,202
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density1,217/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.2%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$113,373
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty0.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,353
Housing
A
Home Value$1,052,600
Rent$3,501
Ownership97.2%
Zillow$626,565
Housing Units3,378
Rent Burden17.0%
Health
Obesity20.9%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking5.7%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death7,714/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation359 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+83.1%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+49.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute31 min
Broadband99.7%
Internet Speed264 Mbps
EV Stations55
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Difficult Run was built in 1982.
35.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Washington Dulles International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
13.2% 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.