Sign In Register

Difficult Run, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Fairfax city County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
10,202 Population 1,217/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $113,373 per capita
$1,052,600 Home Value $626,565 Zillow
$3,501 Median Rent 17.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
74 Violent Crime/100K 1,709 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$1,052,600 home value, $3,501/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
74 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
83.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Difficult Run, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$250,001
233% above
$113,373 per capita
Home Value
$1,052,600
273% above
Zillow: $626,565
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
201% above
17.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
74/100K
81% below
1,709/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
83.1%
147% above
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.9%
35% below
5.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
333%
Home Value
373%
Rent
301%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
247%
Unemployment
25%
Crime
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Difficult Run 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

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 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 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.

Safety & Crime

Difficult Run reports 74 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,709/100K.

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 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population10,202
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density1,217/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$113,373
Unemployment0.9%
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%

Crime

F
Violent74/100K
Property1,709/100K

Health

Obesity20.9%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking5.7%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death7,714/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI35 (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.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.