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Living in
Ashburn.
Ashburn is an unincorporated community in Loudoun County, VA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Ashburn
Living in Ashburn means joining a relatively new, rapidly built-out community that caters to tech workers and professionals commuting to the DC metro area. Your commute will average around 29 minutes, which is reasonable for the region, though you'll almost certainly need a car—this is suburban Virginia, not a walkable neighborhood. The job market is strong with low unemployment around 3.1%, and the median household income of $155,000 reflects a prosperous, educated population with nearly two-thirds holding college degrees.
Ashburn at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Foreign-Born
28.0%
Broadband Internet
97.5%
of households
Population Growth
-8.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics28.0% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Ashburn: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Ashburn, the largest foreign-born group is from India (23.3%), and 12.3% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
22.8%
of residents
65 and Older
17.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.3%
of households
Married Couples
59.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.62
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 55% above VA average
Rent, home values, and income in Ashburn
In Ashburn, rent runs 55% above the VA average, and home values are 82% above the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,836
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
68.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2000
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $795,910 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for VA
Unemployment in Ashburn and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Loudoun County, which includes Ashburn, is close to the VA average.
Unemployment rate
Ashburn: Loudoun County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Loudoun County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Ashburn Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area
Commute27.4 min avg
How Ashburn residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Ashburn, most residents drive alone to work (60%), and 61% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Major hub13.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 78% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office, which covers Ashburn, runs 78% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
72.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
545.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Loudoun County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 31 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
78.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Loudoun County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Loudoun County, which includes Ashburn, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 31 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $208,000 |
| 2024 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $931,000 |
| 2023 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $210,000 |
| 2022 | 33 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2021 | 33 | Thunderstorm Wind | $279,500 |
| 2020 | 40 | Thunderstorm Wind | $6.0M |
| 2019 | 46 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 39 | Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Loudoun County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Loudoun County, which includes Ashburn, is typically good — 294 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
294
per year
Moderate Days
70
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Loudoun County, county-wide
Climate85°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Ashburn has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.1"
Annual Snowfall
21.0"
Hot Days/Year
32
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
119
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
125
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 25°F | 3.12" |
| Feb | 45°F | 26°F | 2.63" |
| Mar | 54°F | 33°F | 3.79" |
| Apr | 66°F | 43°F | 3.45" |
| May | 74°F | 53°F | 4.92" |
| Jun | 83°F | 63°F | 4.61" |
| Jul | 87°F | 67°F | 4.06" |
| Aug | 86°F | 66°F | 3.65" |
| Sep | 79°F | 58°F | 4.13" |
| Oct | 68°F | 45°F | 4.04" |
| Nov | 56°F | 35°F | 3.21" |
| Dec | 46°F | 29°F | 3.48" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Ashburn
Uninsured
3.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Ashburn's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Inova Loudoun Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.4 mi away · Leesburg
Stonesprings Hospital Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.6 mi away · Dulles
Reston Hospital Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.8 mi away · Reston
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Ashburn
Ashburn's student/teacher ratio is 13.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 66.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
10
within city limits
College Degree Rate
66.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, 8 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Ashburn
Ashburn has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (8 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
8 mi awayChesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park
13 mi awayGreat Falls Park
Park
13 mi awayWolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
National Park Site
14 mi awayManassas National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
16 mi awayClara Barton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
19 mi awayGeorge Washington Memorial Parkway
Memorial Parkway
19 mi awayGlen Echo Park
Park
19 mi awayPublic Libraries in Ashburn
Ashburn Library
43316 Hay Road, Ashburn
Cities Near Ashburn
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Ashburn?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Ashburn FAQ
Is Ashburn, Virginia affordable?⌄
Ashburn's median rent is $2,455/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $154,978/year. Median home value is $699,300.
Is Ashburn, Virginia safe?⌄
Ashburn is policed by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 72 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 545 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Ashburn, Virginia?⌄
Loudoun County, which includes Ashburn, has an unemployment rate of 3.1%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Ashburn, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in Ashburn is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,455/month and median household income is $154,978/year. The median home value is $699,300. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Ashburn, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Ashburn is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from