Most Veterans in Virginia

Top 100 cities ranked by most veterans

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 Veterans — Virginia

1 Fort Lee 27.5%

2 Aquia Harbour 22.0%

3 Carrollton 20.8%

4 Smithfield 19.4%

5 Crosspointe 19.0%

6 Montclair 18.4%

7 Lake of the Woods 17.8%

8 Leesylvania 17.4%

9 Hampton 17.4%

10 Independent Hill 17.0%

11 Triangle 17.0%

12 South Run 16.4%

13 Fort Hunt 16.4%

14 Virginia Beach 16.0%

15 Suffolk 15.9%

16 Poquoson 15.9%

17 Kingstowne 15.5%

18 Falmouth 15.2%

19 Fairfax Station 14.7%

20 Chesapeake 14.5%

21 Norfolk 14.4%

22 Mount Vernon 14.3%

23 Fort Belvoir 14.2%

24 Colonial Heights 13.5%

25 Buckhall 13.3%

26 Newport News 13.2%

27 Lake Ridge 13.2%

28 Quantico Base 12.9%

29 Lorton 12.8%

30 New Baltimore 12.5%

31 Gainesville 12.5%

32 Cherry Hill 12.4%

33 Portsmouth 12.2%

34 Braddock 12.1%

35 Strasburg 11.8%

36 Stafford Courthouse 11.7%

37 Gloucester Point 11.5%

38 Newington 11.5%

39 Burke 11.2%

40 Rose Hill CDP (Fairfax County) 11.2%

41 Bull Run CDP (Fairfax County) 11.2%

42 Laurel Hill 11.0%

43 Fredericksburg 10.9%

44 Lake Monticello 10.9%

45 Hollymead 10.8%

46 Greenbriar 10.7%

47 Rockwood 10.5%

48 Woodbridge 10.5%

49 West Springfield 10.4%

50 Spotsylvania Courthouse 10.3%

51 Chester 10.3%

52 Lansdowne 10.1%

53 Bluefield 10.1%

54 Burke Centre 9.9%

55 Franklin 9.8%

56 Potomac Mills 9.7%

57 Franconia 9.7%

58 Hopewell 9.7%

59 Stuarts Draft 9.7%

60 Belle Haven 9.7%

61 Dale City 9.6%

62 Kings Park West 9.6%

63 Mechanicsville 9.5%

64 Petersburg 9.5%

65 Long Branch 9.4%

66 Linton Hall 9.3%

67 Manassas Park 9.2%

68 Huntington 9.2%

69 Front Royal 9.1%

70 Purcellville 9.1%

71 Galax 9.1%

72 Newington Forest 8.9%

73 Meadowbrook 8.9%

74 Difficult Run 8.9%

75 Wolf Trap 8.8%

76 Groveton 8.7%

77 Cascades 8.7%

78 Emporia 8.7%

79 Alexandria 8.5%

80 Madison Heights 8.5%

81 Springfield 8.5%

82 East Highland Park 8.4%

83 Waynesboro 8.4%

84 Lincolnia 8.4%

85 Danville 8.4%

86 Stone Ridge 8.4%

87 Brandermill 8.3%

88 Hollins 8.3%

89 Culpeper 8.2%

90 Christiansburg 8.2%

91 Massanetta Springs 8.2%

92 Great Falls 8.1%

93 Staunton 8.0%

94 Hybla Valley 7.9%

95 Timberlake 7.9%

96 Midlothian 7.9%

97 South Riding 7.8%

98 Highland Springs 7.8%

99 Franklin Farm 7.8%

100 Mantua 7.8%

Explore the top 100 cities ranked by most veterans 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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