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Wolf Trap, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Fairfax city County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
16,020 Population 1,638/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $106,770 per capita
$1,153,200 Home Value $1,154,071 Zillow
$3,501 Median Rent 33.4% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
48 Violent Crime/100K 980 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$1,153,200 home value, $3,501/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
48 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
84.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Wolf Trap, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$250,001
233% above
$106,770 per capita
Home Value
$1,153,200
309% above
Zillow: $1,154,071
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
201% above
33.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
48/100K
87% below
980/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
84.2%
150% above
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.1%
34% below
6.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Wolf Trap Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Wolf Trap's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
333%
Home Value
409%
Rent
301%
Poverty
7%
Bachelor's
250%
Unemployment
28%
Crime
13%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wolf Trap a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wolf Trap residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $106,770. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,798 business establishments, including 202 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wolf Trap is $1,153,200 , 309% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,154,071. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 33.4% 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 1980.

Safety & Crime

Wolf Trap reports 48 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 980/100K.

Education

84.2% of adults in Wolf Trap hold a bachelor's degree or higher (150% above the national average). 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wolf Trap has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population16,020
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density1,638/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$106,770
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty0.9%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,353

Housing

A
Home Value$1,153,200
Rent$3,501
Ownership95.8%
Zillow$1,154,071
Housing Units5,498
Rent Burden33.4%

Crime

F
Violent48/100K
Property980/100K

Health

Obesity21.1%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking6.2%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death7,714/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation296 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+84.2%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+50.3%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute31 min
Broadband99.2%
Internet Speed264 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Wolf Trap was built in 1980.
42.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Washington Dulles International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 264 Mbps.
There are 202 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.