At a Glance
Median Income
$210,766
$78,084 per capita
Home Value
$713,100
Zillow: $730,346
Median Rent
$3,105/mo
38.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
194/100K
1,262/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
75.8%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.1%
6.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Dranesville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dranesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dranesville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dranesville residents earn a median household income of $210,766 , which is 180% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $78,084. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% 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 Dranesville is $713,100 , 153% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $730,346. Median rent is $3,105/month, with 38.9% 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 1984.
Safety & Crime
Dranesville reports 194 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,262/100K.
Education
75.8% of adults in Dranesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(125% above the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dranesville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population11,860
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density3,089/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$210,766
Per Capita$78,084
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty0.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,353
Housing
A+
Home Value$713,100
Rent$3,105
Ownership94.3%
Zillow$730,346
Housing Units3,929
Rent Burden38.9%
Crime
F
Violent194/100K
Property1,262/100K
Health
Obesity22.1%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking6.4%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death7,714/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation262 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+75.8%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+35.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute30 min
Broadband99.4%
Internet Speed264 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Dranesville was built in 1984.
36.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Washington Dulles International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.9% 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.