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Dranesville, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Fairfax city County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
11,860 Population 3,089/sq mi density
$210,766 Median Income $78,084 per capita
$713,100 Home Value $730,346 Zillow
$3,105 Median Rent 38.9% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
194 Violent Crime/100K 1,262 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$210,766 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$713,100 home value, $3,105/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
194 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
75.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Dranesville, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$210,766
180% above
$78,084 per capita
Home Value
$713,100
153% above
Zillow: $730,346
Median Rent
$3,105/mo
167% above
38.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
194/100K
49% below
1,262/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
75.8%
125% above
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.1%
31% below
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)

Income
280%
Home Value
253%
Rent
267%
Poverty
6%
Bachelor's
225%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
51%
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.