Most Democratic in Virginia

Top 100 cities ranked by most democratic

Best Virginia Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities

Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.

Cleanest Air Cities

Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.

Sunniest Cities

Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.

Most Urban Cities

Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.

Population & Density

Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense

Economy

Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Wages Cheapest Cost of Living

Housing

Highest Home Value Most Affordable Highest Rent Lowest Rent Highest Homeownership Newest Housing Lowest Property Tax

Demographics & Education

Most Educated Best Schools Most Graduate Degrees Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Most Veterans

Health & Safety

Safest Cities Highest Crime Healthiest Cities Lowest Smoking Best Doctor Access Best Dental Access

Climate & Air

Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Sunniest Cities Snowiest Cities Cleanest Air Worst Air Quality

Quality of Life

Shortest Commute Most Work From Home

Civic & Politics

Most Republican Most Democratic Most Disasters

Geography & Infrastructure

Highest Elevation Best Broadband Most EV Stations Most Libraries Most Restaurants

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Most Democratic — Virginia

1 Petersburg 85.8%

2 Fort Lee 85.8%

3 Charlottesville 83.4%

4 University of Virginia 83.4%

5 Hollymead 83.4%

6 Richmond 82.0%

7 Tuckahoe 82.0%

8 Mechanicsville 82.0%

9 Meadowbrook 82.0%

10 Laurel 82.0%

11 Bon Air 82.0%

12 East Highland Park 82.0%

13 Lakeside 82.0%

14 Manchester 82.0%

15 Montrose 82.0%

16 Dumbarton 82.0%

17 Bensley 82.0%

18 McLean 80.3%

19 Annandale 80.3%

20 West Falls Church 80.3%

21 Tysons 80.3%

22 Idylwood 80.3%

23 Falls Church 80.3%

24 Lake Barcroft 80.3%

25 Seven Corners 80.3%

26 Dunn Loring 80.3%

27 Pimmit Hills 80.3%

28 Arlington 78.3%

29 Bailey's Crossroads 78.3%

30 Alexandria 77.9%

31 Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County) 77.9%

32 Rose Hill CDP (Fairfax County) 77.9%

33 Lincolnia 77.9%

34 Franconia 77.9%

35 Hybla Valley 77.9%

36 Kingstowne 77.9%

37 Fort Hunt 77.9%

38 Groveton 77.9%

39 Huntington 77.9%

40 Mount Vernon 77.9%

41 Fort Belvoir 77.9%

42 Great Falls 75.2%

43 Sugarland Run 75.2%

44 Cascades 75.2%

45 Lowes Island 75.2%

46 Williamsburg 71.5%

47 Norfolk 70.0%

48 Hampton 69.2%

49 Portsmouth 68.6%

50 Crozet 66.4%

51 Burke 66.1%

52 Springfield 66.1%

53 West Springfield 66.1%

54 Lorton 66.1%

55 Merrifield 66.1%

56 Burke Centre 66.1%

57 Newington 66.1%

58 Kings Park West 66.1%

59 Newington Forest 66.1%

60 Fairfax Station 66.1%

61 Woodburn 66.1%

62 Laurel Hill 66.1%

63 North Springfield 66.1%

64 Mantua 66.1%

65 Long Branch 66.1%

66 South Run 66.1%

67 Crosspointe 66.1%

68 Reston 65.4%

69 Oakton 65.4%

70 Fair Oaks 65.4%

71 Herndon 65.4%

72 Fairfax 65.4%

73 Brambleton 65.4%

74 Chantilly 65.4%

75 McNair 65.4%

76 Franklin Farm 65.4%

77 Vienna 65.4%

78 Wolf Trap 65.4%

79 Dranesville 65.4%

80 Loudoun Valley Estates 65.4%

81 Difficult Run 65.4%

82 George Mason 65.4%

83 Fair Lakes 65.4%

84 Greenbriar 65.4%

85 Floris 65.4%

86 Hutchison 65.4%

87 Braddock 65.4%

88 Moorefield 65.4%

89 Emporia 65.2%

90 Fredericksburg 64.9%

91 Falmouth 64.9%

92 Newport News 63.7%

93 Highland Springs 63.7%

94 Bellwood 63.7%

95 Sandston 63.7%

96 Lexington 62.7%

97 Harrisonburg 61.7%

98 Bridgewater 61.7%

99 Massanetta Springs 61.7%

100 Roanoke 61.1%

Explore the top 100 cities ranked by most democratic in Virginia.

City rankings help residents, researchers, and policymakers understand how communities compare across important quality-of-life measures.

Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI Crime Statistics, and NOAA climate records.

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