At a Glance
Median Income
$190,701
$68,345 per capita
Home Value
$689,400
Zillow: $807,237
Median Rent
$2,853/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
66.5%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.7%
7.6% smoking rate
How South Riding Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Riding's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Riding 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
South Riding residents earn a median household income of $190,701 , which is 154% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $68,345. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 344 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Riding is $689,400 , 145% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $807,237. Median rent is $2,853/month, with 26.3% 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 2005.
Education
66.5% of adults in South Riding hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(97% above the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Riding has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population34,200
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density4,993/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born35.4%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$190,701
Per Capita$68,345
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty3.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,285
Housing
A+
Home Value$689,400
Rent$2,853
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$807,237
Housing Units10,431
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity24.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking7.6%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death6,335/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
Elevation289 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+66.5%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+34.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute34 min
Broadband98.8%
Internet Speed233 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in South Riding was built in 2005.
27.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Washington Dulles International (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.378 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.2% of the population has a disability.
35.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 233 Mbps.