At a Glance
Median Income
$78,373
$27,256 per capita
Home Value
$303,700
Zillow: $590,557
Median Rent
$1,743/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
133/100K
779/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
75.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Dumfries Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dumfries's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dumfries a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dumfries residents earn a median household income of $78,373 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,256. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,280 business establishments, including 217 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dumfries is $303,700 , 8% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $590,557. Median rent is $1,743/month, with 29.7% 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
Dumfries reports 133 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 779/100K. The murder rate is 19.0/100K.
Education
18.0% of adults in Dumfries hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
75.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dumfries has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population5,749
Median Age31.3 yrs
Density3,733/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,373
Per Capita$27,256
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$8,345M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,322
Housing
A
Home Value$303,700
Rent$1,743
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$590,557
Housing Units1,733
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
F
Violent133/100K
Property779/100K
Murder19.0/100K
Assault38/100K
Burglary57/100K
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,976/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation17 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+75.3%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute36 min
Broadband99.3%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Dumfries was founded in 1749.
The median home in Dumfries was built in 1982.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Manassas Regional/Harry P Davis Field (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.375 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 217 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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