Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Triangle is a small city in Virginia with a population of 11,265. Residents earn $114,837 per year, which is 53% above the national average.
Based on current data, Triangle receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Triangle stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Triangle is $114,837, which is significantly higher than the national average — 53% above $75,149. This places Triangle among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 7.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Triangle is $520,400, making it a premium housing market at 85% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,606 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 42.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Triangle 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.
| English Only | 60.3% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 39.7% |
| 196% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $114,837 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,176 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,322 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $94,960 |
| Unemployment | 7.1% |
| 97% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,280 |
| County GDP | $8,345M |
| Restaurants | 217 |
| Healthcare | 247 |
| Retail | 277 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,243 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.82% |
| Commute Time | 36.3 min |
| Work from Home | 10.4% |
| Census Median | $520,400 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $566,545 |
| Median List Price | $676,500 |
| Median List Price | $676,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $193 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.4% |
| Price Drops | 8.0% |
| Inventory | 25 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,606 |
| 38% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,243 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.82% |
| Obesity | 37.8% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.5% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% |
| Depression | 20.3% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.0% |
| Premature Death | 5,976/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 84.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 247 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.0 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 12.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 127 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,995/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5472°N, 77.3185°W |
| County FIPS | 51179 |
Winner: Democrat by 0.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 42.4% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,995/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 247 |
| Restaurants | 217 |
| Retail Stores | 277 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 36.3 min |
| Work from Home | 10.4% |