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Hayfield, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Alexandria city County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
4,252 Population 3,322/sq mi density
$192,813 Median Income $86,577 per capita
$653,700 Home Value $789,427 Zillow
$3,277 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
183 Violent Crime/100K 1,959 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$192,813 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$653,700 home value, $3,277/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
183 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
73.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Hayfield, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$192,813
157% above
$86,577 per capita
Home Value
$653,700
132% above
Zillow: $789,427
Median Rent
$3,277/mo
182% above
25.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
183/100K
52% below
1,959/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
73.3%
118% above
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.3%
24% below
7.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Hayfield Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hayfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
257%
Home Value
232%
Rent
282%
Poverty
5%
Bachelor's
218%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
48%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hayfield 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

Hayfield residents earn a median household income of $192,813 , which is 157% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $86,577. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,382 business establishments, including 396 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hayfield is $653,700 , 132% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $789,427. Median rent is $3,277/month, with 25.5% 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 1978.

Safety & Crime

Hayfield reports 183 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,959/100K.

Education

73.3% of adults in Hayfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (118% above the national average). 97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hayfield has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population4,252
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density3,322/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$192,813
Per Capita$86,577
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$18,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,760

Housing

A+
Home Value$653,700
Rent$3,277
Ownership94.6%
Zillow$789,427
Housing Units1,514
Rent Burden25.5%

Crime

F
Violent183/100K
Property1,959/100K

Health

Obesity24.3%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking7.6%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,702/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation54 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+73.3%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+27.4%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 20% / D 78%
Commute29 min
Broadband98.1%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Hayfield was built in 1978.
33.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
There are 396 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.