At a Glance
Median Income
$163,662
$81,608 per capita
Home Value
$776,700
Zillow: $1,097,426
Median Rent
$2,333/mo
25.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
74.7%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.8%
6.8% smoking rate
How Oakton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oakton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oakton a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oakton residents earn a median household income of $163,662 , which is 118% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $81,608. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% 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 Oakton is $776,700 , 176% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,097,426. Median rent is $2,333/month, with 25.6% 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 1983.
Education
74.7% of adults in Oakton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(122% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oakton 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
Population36,776
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density3,768/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born31.5%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$163,662
Per Capita$81,608
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty2.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,353
Housing
A
Home Value$776,700
Rent$2,333
Ownership67.6%
Zillow$1,097,426
Housing Units14,465
Rent Burden25.6%
Health
Obesity21.8%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking6.8%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death7,714/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation397 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+74.7%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+38.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed264 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Oakton was built in 1983.
30.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Washington Dulles International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
31.5% 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.