Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Newington is a small city in Virginia with a population of 13,824. Residents earn $146,681 per year, which is 95% above the national average.
Based on current data, Newington receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Newington stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Newington is $146,681, which is significantly higher than the national average — 95% above $75,149. This places Newington among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Newington is $560,900, making it a premium housing market at 99% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,662 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Newington is a highly educated community — 59.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Newington enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches, including 13.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 63.7% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 36.3% |
| 171% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $146,681 |
| 95% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $61,450 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $2,194 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $154,902 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.6% |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 38,934 |
| Restaurants | 2,517 |
| Healthcare | 3,709 |
| Retail | 2,483 |
| Manufacturing | 332 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,555 |
| 173% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.70% |
| Commute Time | 29.9 min |
| Work from Home | 26.0% |
| Census Median | $560,900 |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $609,949 |
| Median List Price | $609,949 |
| $/Sq Ft | $304 |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.4% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,662 |
| 129% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,555 |
| 173% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.70% |
| Obesity | 24.5% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.4% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.3% |
| Depression | 19.0% |
| Mental Distress | 13.0% |
| Physical Distress | 9.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.0% |
| Premature Death | 3,771/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,709 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 58 |
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.8 inches |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 13.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 122 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,018/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7341°N, 77.1979°W |
| County FIPS | 51059 |
Winner: Democrat by 35 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 59.7% |
| 77% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,018/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,709 |
| Restaurants | 2,517 |
| Retail Stores | 2,483 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 58 |
| Avg Commute | 29.9 min |
| Work from Home | 26.0% |