Long Branch, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Fairfax County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
7,066 Population 2,861/sq mi density
$180,833 Median Income $72,779 per capita
$788,900 Home Value $203,671 Zillow
$1,233 Median Rent 41.1% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$180,833 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$788,900 home value, $1,233/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Long Branch, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$180,833
141% above
$72,779 per capita
Home Value
$788,900
180% above
Zillow: $203,671
Median Rent
$1,233/mo
6% above
41.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
66.7%
98% above
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.1%
34% below
7.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Long Branch Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
241%
Home Value
280%
Rent
106%
Poverty
6%
Bachelor's
198%
Unemployment
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Long Branch a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Long Branch residents earn a median household income of $180,833 , which is 141% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $72,779. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 38,934 business establishments, including 2,517 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Long Branch is $788,900 , 180% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,671. Median rent is $1,233/month, with 41.1% 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 1969.

Education

66.7% of adults in Long Branch hold a bachelor's degree or higher (98% above the national average). 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Long Branch has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population7,066
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density2,861/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born23.9%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$180,833
Per Capita$72,779
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty0.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$2,194

Housing

A
Home Value$788,900
Rent$1,233
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$203,671
Housing Units2,740
Rent Burden41.1%

Health

Obesity21.1%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking7.1%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death3,771/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation383 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+66.7%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+36.2%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute28 min
Broadband98.6%
Internet Speed242 Mbps
EV Stations66
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in Long Branch was built in 1969.
23.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
23.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 242 Mbps.
There are 2,517 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 58 fatal vehicle crashes.