At a Glance
Median Income
$207,708
$52,424 per capita
Home Value
$582,000
Zillow: $505,560
Bachelor's Degree+
42.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
12.0% smoking rate
How Opal Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Opal's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Opal a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Opal residents earn a median household income of $207,708 , which is 176% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,424. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,638 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Opal is $582,000 , 106% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $505,560. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Education
42.2% of adults in Opal hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Opal has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population784
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density250/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.0%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$207,708
Per Capita$52,424
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,257
Housing
A+
Home Value$582,000
Rent
Ownership96.7%
Zillow$505,560
Housing Units200
Rent Burden23.7%
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,683/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation424 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+23.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute40 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Opal was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Manassas Regional/Harry P Davis Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
3.3% of the population has a disability.
13.0% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.