Franconia, VA

Virginia · Metropolitan · City

4.9 Excellent / 5.0
18,141 Population
$152,007 Median Income
$557,800 Home Value
$2,469 Median Rent
59°F Avg Temperature
40.7 yrs Median Age
65.3% Bachelor's Degree+
4.9
Overall
5.0
Economy
4.6
Affordability
5.0
Education

People

Population18,141
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density5,213/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 47.2%

Economy

5.0/5
Median Income$152,007
Per Capita Income$75,045
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty Rate3.1%
County GDP$18,000M

Housing

4.6/5
Home Value (Census)$557,800
Median Rent$2,469
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,369

Health

Obesity24.2%
Diabetes9.1%
Depression18.9%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Jan / Jul38° / 81°
Rain42 in/yr
Snow14 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 35 (Good)

Education

5.0/5
Bachelor's+65.3%
High School+93.8%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.58
Libraries (County)7

Community

2024 VoteR 20% / D 78%
Commute31 min
Work From Home34.6%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations1

How Franconia Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$152,007
Home Value$557,800
Median Rent$2,469
Poverty Rate3.1%
Bachelor's Degree+65.3%
Unemployment2.1%
Avg Temperature59.3°F

Population & Age

Total Population18,141
Population Density5,213 per sq mi
Median Age40.7 years
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 47.2% Black 22% Hispanic 2.4% Other 28.4%
White47.2%
Black or African American22.0%
Hispanic or Latino2.4%
Asian0.0%
Other Races28.4%

Language

English Only64.7%
Spanish Speakers35.3%
English 64.7% Spanish 35.3%

Social Characteristics

Disability8.8%
Health Insurance94.3%

Income

102% above avg
Median Household Income$152,007
Per Capita Income$75,045
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,760
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$135,247

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.1%
Poverty Rate3.1%
Total Establishments (County)6,382
County GDP$18,000M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation396
Healthcare Facilities497
Retail Stores413
Manufacturing57
Total Establishments6,382

Industry Mix

Restaurants 396 Healthcare 497 Retail 413 Manufacturing 57

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$135,247
Avg Property Tax Paid$9,153

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time30.9 min
Work From Home34.6%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

98% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$557,800

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$659,900
Price Per Sq Ft$368
Homes Sold (month)19
Sale-to-List Ratio99.8%
Price Drops4.8%
Active Inventory21

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied77.2%

Rental Costs

112% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$2,469

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,137
1 Bedroom$1,181
2 Bedroom$1,369
3 Bedroom$1,787
4 Bedroom$2,126

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$9,153
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.64%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity24.2%
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease4.0%
High Blood Pressure27.2%
Asthma9.6%
COPD3.4%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.9%
Physical Inactivity17.5%
Depression18.9%
Mental Distress (14+ days)12.8%
Physical Distress (14+ days)9.3%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage94.3%
Regular Checkup77.3%
Premature Death Rate4,702 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Exercise Access100.0%
Healthcare Facilities (County)497
Restaurants (County)396

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)7

Temperature

38°F Jan 81°F Jul
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Average59.3°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation41.8 in
Annual Snowfall13.7 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median35.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Land Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density5,213 per sq mi
Latitude38.7679°
Longitude-77.1583°
County FIPS51510

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 20.1%
D 77.9%

Democrat +57.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+65.3%
High School+93.8%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.58

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density5,213 per sq mi
Land Area3.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)7

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)7

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