At a Glance
Median Income
$94,383
$40,461 per capita
Home Value
$246,300
Zillow: $475,651
Median Rent
$1,853/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
13.3% smoking rate
How Southern Gateway Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Southern Gateway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Southern Gateway a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Southern Gateway residents earn a median household income of $94,383 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,461. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,766 business establishments, including 201 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Southern Gateway is $246,300 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $475,651. Median rent is $1,853/month, with 29.0% 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 1995.
Education
29.9% of adults in Southern Gateway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Southern Gateway has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,224
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density693/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born23.7%
Veterans13.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,383
Per Capita$40,461
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty3.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,209
Housing
A+
Home Value$246,300
Rent$1,853
Ownership35.1%
Zillow$475,651
Housing Units1,239
Rent Burden29.0%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,345/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
Elevation234 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+13.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 33% / D 65%
Commute31 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed212 Mbps
EV Stations29
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Southern Gateway was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Manassas Regional/Harry P Davis Field (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
23.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 212 Mbps.
There are 201 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.