At a Glance
Median Income
$69,419
$27,976 per capita
Median Rent
$2,425/mo
36.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
47.6%
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
14.0% smoking rate
How Quantico Base Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Quantico Base's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Quantico Base a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Quantico Base residents earn a median household income of $69,419 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,976. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,280 business establishments, including 217 restaurants.
Education
47.6% of adults in Quantico Base hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% above the national average).
99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population5,491
Median Age22.5 yrs
Density786/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born7.7%
Veterans12.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$69,419
Per Capita$27,976
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$8,345M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,322
Housing
C
Home Value
Rent$2,425
Ownership0.7%
Zillow$566,545
Housing Units1,195
Rent Burden36.9%
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,976/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation126 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.6%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+18.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute12 min
Broadband99.3%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Quantico Base was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Manassas Regional/Harry P Davis Field (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.375 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 217 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.