Virginia · VA
Moving to Virginia
Virginia has 8,631,393 residents across 95 counties and 38 independent cities. These are its four most populous counties — compare them, then open a county to see its towns.
- Residents
- 8,631,393
- 2020 Census
- Median home value
- $384K
- statewide, ACS 2020–2024
- Own their home
- 67%
- of households
- Avg. commute
- 27 min
- one way
Compare
Virginia's largest counties.
| County | Median home value | Median rent | Own their home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | $733K | $2,276 | 69% |
| Prince William County | $530K | $2,067 | 74% |
| Loudoun County | $744K | $2,386 | 78% |
| Chesterfield County | $366K | $1,629 | 77% |
| All of Virginia | $384K | $1,579 | 67% |
ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. * = wide margin of error. “Typical home” is the most common kind of building. On smaller screens some columns are hidden; open on a laptop for population, home type and commute.
Counties
Where to live in Virginia.
01
Fairfax County
Centreville, Reston, McLean, Annandale and more
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02
Prince William County
Dale City, Lake Ridge, Woodbridge, Linton Hall and more
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03
Loudoun County
Leesburg, Ashburn, South Riding, Sterling and more
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04
Chesterfield County
Chester, Meadowbrook, Midlothian, Bon Air and more
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First-time buyers
Help for Virginia buyers.
Eligibility and limits change; Fred and your lender will confirm what applies to you.
- Virginia Housing ↗
the state housing agency's first-time buyer loans and down-payment assistance
Elsewhere in the DMV
Across state lines.
Next step
Thinking about Virginia?
Ask Fred for a current Virginia market report — recent sales, what's listed and what it means for your budget. Or call (202) 704-5931.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; D.C. Office of Planning neighborhood clusters and regional rail stations (D.C. GIS). Home values are owners' own estimates averaged over 2020–2024, so they trail today's prices. This product uses Census Bureau data but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau. Data updated November 2026.