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Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County), VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Alexandria city County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
21,828 Population 9,532/sq mi density
$87,897 Median Income $40,602 per capita
$309,200 Home Value $580,391 Zillow
$1,789 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
183 Violent Crime/100K 1,959 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$87,897 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$309,200 home value, $1,789/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
183 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County), VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$87,897
17% above
$40,602 per capita
Home Value
$309,200
10% above
Zillow: $580,391
Median Rent
$1,789/mo
54% above
36.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
183/100K
52% below
1,959/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.8%
6% below
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
9% below
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County) Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County)'s value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
117%
Home Value
110%
Rent
154%
Poverty
66%
Bachelor's
94%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
48%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County) a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County) residents earn a median household income of $87,897 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,602. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,382 business establishments, including 396 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County) is $309,200 , 10% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $580,391. Median rent is $1,789/month, with 36.3% 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 1975.

Safety & Crime

Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County) reports 183 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,959/100K.

Education

31.8% of adults in Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County) hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% below the national average). 80.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County) has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population21,828
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density9,532/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$87,897
Per Capita$40,602
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$18,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,760

Housing

A+
Home Value$309,200
Rent$1,789
Ownership57.0%
Zillow$580,391
Housing Units8,105
Rent Burden36.3%

Crime

F
Violent183/100K
Property1,959/100K

Health

Obesity29.2%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death4,702/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation30 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.8%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 20% / D 78%
Commute33 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County) was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
There are 396 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.