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Newington Forest, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Fairfax County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
12,434 Population 3,757/sq mi density
$147,650 Median Income $64,459 per capita
$586,400 Home Value $650,502 Zillow
$2,649 Median Rent 21.6% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
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Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$147,650 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$586,400 home value, $2,649/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Newington Forest, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$147,650
96% above
$64,459 per capita
Home Value
$586,400
108% above
Zillow: $650,502
Median Rent
$2,649/mo
128% above
21.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.9%
87% above
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.5%
27% below
7.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Newington Forest Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
196%
Home Value
208%
Rent
228%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
187%
Unemployment
111%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Newington Forest a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

Newington Forest residents earn a median household income of $147,650 , which is 96% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $64,459. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% 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 Newington Forest is $586,400 , 108% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $650,502. Median rent is $2,649/month, with 21.6% 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 1984.

Safety & Crime

Newington Forest reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

62.9% of adults in Newington Forest hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% above the national average). 91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Newington Forest has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population12,434
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density3,757/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$147,650
Per Capita$64,459
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty1.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$2,194

Housing

A
Home Value$586,400
Rent$2,649
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$650,502
Housing Units4,397
Rent Burden21.6%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity23.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death3,771/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation210 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+62.9%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+30.4%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute34 min
Broadband97.7%
Internet Speed242 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in Newington Forest was built in 1984.
20.9% 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.
5.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.