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Moorefield, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Fairfax city County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
5,598 Population 4,911/sq mi density
$200,754 Median Income $77,513 per capita
$802,700 Home Value $799,288 Zillow
$2,706 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
194 Violent Crime/100K 1,262 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$200,754 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$802,700 home value, $2,706/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
194 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Moorefield, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$200,754
167% above
$77,513 per capita
Home Value
$802,700
185% above
Zillow: $799,288
Median Rent
$2,706/mo
133% above
22.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
194/100K
49% below
1,262/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
68.2%
102% above
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.3%
21% below
7.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Moorefield Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
267%
Home Value
285%
Rent
233%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
202%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
51%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Moorefield 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

Moorefield residents earn a median household income of $200,754 , which is 167% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $77,513. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,798 business establishments, including 202 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Moorefield is $802,700 , 185% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $799,288. Median rent is $2,706/month, with 22.1% 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 2013.

Safety & Crime

Moorefield reports 194 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,262/100K.

Education

68.2% of adults in Moorefield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (102% above the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Moorefield has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population5,598
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density4,911/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$200,754
Per Capita$77,513
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty0.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,353

Housing

A
Home Value$802,700
Rent$2,706
Ownership56.2%
Zillow$799,288
Housing Units2,066
Rent Burden22.1%

Crime

F
Violent194/100K
Property1,262/100K

Health

Obesity25.3%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking7.1%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death7,714/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.1 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation286 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+68.2%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+29.6%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute34 min
Broadband99.4%
Internet Speed264 Mbps
EV Stations50
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Moorefield was built in 2013.
38.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Washington Dulles International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 264 Mbps.
There are 202 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.