Quantico Base, VA

Virginia · Metropolitan Area

Quantico Base is a small city in Virginia with a population of 5,491. Residents earn $69,419 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
5,491 Population 786/sq mi density
$69,419 Median Income $27,976 per capita
N/A Home Value
$2,425 Median Rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$69,419 median income, 1.2% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$2,425/mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $69,419
8% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 47.6%
41% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,425
109% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.3%
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.5%
48% lower than US avg

How Quantico Base Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,491
Median Age22.5 yrs
Density786/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Largest GroupWhite 67%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,419
Per Capita$27,976
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$8,345M
Commute12 min

Housing

C
Home ValueN/A
Rent$2,425
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.7%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Elevation126 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+47.6%
High School+99.1%
School Score5.58

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute12 min
Libraries3

Is Quantico Base a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Quantico Base receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Quantico Base offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Quantico Base is $69,419, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $2,425 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 47.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Quantico Base enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches, including 12.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Quantico Base has a population of 5,491 with a density of 786 people per square mile. The median age is 22.5 years, 42% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (66.5%), with 5.2% Hispanic, 7.8% Black.

Population

5,491
Total Population
786
People / sq mi
22.5yrs
Median Age
42% below US avg
7.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 63.9%
Female 36.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Quantico Base vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only85.4%
9% above US avg
Spanish14.6%
9% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Quantico Base vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Quantico Base is $69,419, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes.

Income: Quantico Base vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,419
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,976
Avg Weekly Wage$1,322
IRS Avg AGI$94,960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.5%
48% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,280
County GDP$8,345M

Business (County)

Restaurants217
Healthcare247
Retail277
Manufacturing47

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,243
21% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time12.1 min
Work from Home11.7%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $2,425 (109% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,425
109% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,137
1 Bedroom$1,181
2 Bedrooms$1,369
3 Bedrooms$1,787
4 Bedrooms$2,126

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied0.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,243
21% above US avg
In Quantico Base, 36.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.7% report depression. 25.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Quantico Base vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.3%
13% above US avg
Diabetes12.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure33.7%
Asthma10.4%
COPD5.7%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.5%
Physical Inactivity25.1%
Depression22.7%
Mental Distress17.2%
Physical Distress13.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.4%
Checkup Rate77.7%
Premature Death5,976/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.5/10
Exercise Access84.1%
Healthcare Facilities247

Crime Rates: Quantico Base vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Safety Score

Quantico Base has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.0 inches
8% above US avg
Snowfall12.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation126 ft (38 m)
Area7.0 sq mi (18.1 km²)
Population Density786/sq mi
Coordinates38.5228°N, 77.3183°W
County FIPS51179
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 47.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 0.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.8%
D 49.6%

Winner: Democrat by 0.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+47.6%
41% above US avg
High School+99.1%
School Test Score5.58
A+ Education Grade (4.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density786/sq mi
Total Area7.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities247
Restaurants217
Retail Stores277

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute12.1 min
Work from Home11.7%

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