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South Riding, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Manassas Park city County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
34,200 Population 4,993/sq mi density
$190,701 Median Income $68,345 per capita
$689,400 Home Value $807,237 Zillow
$2,853 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
194 Violent Crime/100K 1,262 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$190,701 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$689,400 home value, $2,853/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
194 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.5% bachelor's degree or higher

South Riding, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$190,701
154% above
$68,345 per capita
Home Value
$689,400
145% above
Zillow: $807,237
Median Rent
$2,853/mo
145% above
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
194/100K
49% below
1,262/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.5%
97% above
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.7%
23% below
7.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
297 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
254%
Home Value
245%
Rent
245%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
197%
Unemployment
72%
Crime
51%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Riding a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
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 2.6% (28% 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.

Safety & Crime

South Riding reports 194 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,262/100K.

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 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population34,200
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density4,993/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$190,701
Per Capita$68,345
Unemployment2.6%
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%

Crime

F
Violent194/100K
Property1,262/100K

Health

Obesity24.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking7.6%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death6,335/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI35 (Good)
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.
5.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 233 Mbps.