Haymarket, VA

Virginia · Metropolitan Area

Haymarket is a small town in Virginia with a population of 1,591. Residents earn $174,306 per year, which is 132% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,591 Population 2,791/sq mi density
$174,306 Median Income $56,312 per capita
$563,600 Home Value $809,593 Zillow
$2,221 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
50 Violent Crime/100K 649 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$174,306 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$563,600 home value, $2,221/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
50 violent crimes/100K (87% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $174,306
132% higher than US avg
Home Value $563,600
100% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 50/100K
87% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 53.5%
59% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,221
91% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.0%
3% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.1%
83% lower than US avg

How Haymarket Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,591
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density2,791/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 61%

Economy

A+
Median Income$174,306
Per Capita$56,312
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty2.1%
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$563,600
Rent$2,221
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$809,593

Crime

F
Violent50/100K
Property649/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault50/100K
Burglary100/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.7%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation366 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+53.5%
High School+96.6%
School Score5.58

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute32 min
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Is Haymarket a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Haymarket receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Haymarket offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Haymarket is $174,306, which is significantly higher than the national average — 132% above $75,149. This places Haymarket among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Haymarket is $563,600, making it a premium housing market at 100% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,221 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Haymarket is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 50 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 649 per 100,000, 67% below the national average.

Education

Haymarket is a highly educated community — 53.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Haymarket experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Haymarket has a population of 1,591 with a density of 2,791 people per square mile. The median age is 38.2 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (61.2%), with 1.6% Hispanic, 11.4% Black.

Population

1,591
Total Population
2,791
People / sq mi
38.2yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.6%
Female 45.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Haymarket vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only81.9%
4% above US avg
Spanish18.1%
35% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Haymarket vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Haymarket is $174,306, which is 132% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Haymarket vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$174,306
132% above US avg
Per Capita Income$56,312
Avg Weekly Wage$1,626
IRS Avg AGI$68,395

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.1%
83% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,598

Business (County)

Restaurants138
Healthcare174
Retail155
Manufacturing34

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,808
66% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.03%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.4 min
Work from Home15.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Haymarket is $563,600, 100% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,221 (91% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $809,593.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$563,600
100% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$809,593
Median List Price$650,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$650,000
$/Sq Ft$286
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio99.6%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory6

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,221
91% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$3,687

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,808
66% above US avg
Effective Rate1.03%
In Haymarket, 31.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 21.7% report depression. 20.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Haymarket vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.0%
3% below US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure29.8%
Asthma9.6%
COPD4.5%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.4%
Physical Inactivity20.7%
Depression21.7%
Mental Distress15.3%
Physical Distress10.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.7%
Checkup Rate78.2%
Premature Death8,307/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.6/10
Exercise Access99.9%
Healthcare Facilities174
Haymarket has a violent crime rate of 50 per 100,000 residents, 87% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 649 per 100,000 (67% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Haymarket vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent49.9/100K
87% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault49.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property649.0/100K
67% below US avg
Burglary99.9/100K
Theft499.3/100K
Vehicle Theft49.9/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Haymarket has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation366 ft (112 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density2,791/sq mi
Coordinates38.8122°N, 77.6363°W
County FIPS51683
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 53.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 14.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 41.6%
D 56.5%

Winner: Democrat by 14.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+53.5%
59% above US avg
High School+96.6%
School Test Score5.58
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,791/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities174
Restaurants138
Retail Stores155

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.4 min
Work from Home15.9%

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