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Cascades.
Cascades 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 Cascades
Cascades is a community of 12,489 people in Virginia. The median household income is $166,023, median rent runs about $2,657 per month, and median home values are around $671,100. Unemployment is low at 3.1%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Cascades at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Foreign-Born
24.8%
Broadband Internet
96.8%
of households
Population Growth
+9.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics24.8% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Cascades: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Cascades, the largest foreign-born group is from India (14.9%), and 12.3% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
22.1%
of residents
65 and Older
14.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.1%
of households
Married Couples
55.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.69
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 68% above VA average
Rent, home values, and income in Cascades
In Cascades, rent runs 68% above the VA average, and home values are 75% above the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,562
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
71.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1995
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.4%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for VA
Unemployment in Cascades and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Loudoun County, which includes Cascades, is close to the VA average.
Unemployment rate
Cascades: Loudoun County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Loudoun County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Cascades is about 3% of Loudoun County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Cascades 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
Commute27.9 min avg
How Cascades residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Cascades, most residents drive alone to work (60%), and 64% 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 Cascades, 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 Cascades, 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
Cascades is about 3% of Loudoun County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Loudoun County, which includes Cascades, 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
Cascades is about 3% of Loudoun County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Cascades 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 Cascades
Uninsured
2.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Cascades's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Inova Loudoun Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.2 mi away · Leesburg
Reston Hospital Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Reston
Stonesprings Hospital Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10 mi away · Dulles
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.
Education12.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Cascades
Cascades's student/teacher ratio is 12.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 68.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
68.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Cascades (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 13,773 students · in-state tuition $5,394 · 23% graduate · median earnings $55,378 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-Virginia
12.8 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 557 students · in-state tuition $20,845 · 70% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
University of the Potomac-VA Campus
13.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 157 students · in-state tuition $6,660 · 80% graduate · median earnings $43,211 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, 8 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Cascades
Cascades has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park (8 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park
8 mi awayGreat Falls Park
Park
8 mi awayPotomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
10 mi awayWolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
National Park Site
10 mi awayGeorge Washington Memorial Parkway
Memorial Parkway
14 mi awayClara Barton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
15 mi awayGlen Echo Park
Park
15 mi awayManassas National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
17 mi awayPublic Libraries in Cascades
Cascades Library
21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls
Cities Near Cascades
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Cascades FAQ
Is Cascades, Virginia affordable?⌄
Cascades's median rent is $2,657/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $167,171/year. Median home value is $671,100.
Is Cascades, Virginia safe?⌄
Cascades 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 Cascades, Virginia?⌄
Loudoun County, which includes Cascades, 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 Cascades, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in Cascades is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,657/month and median household income is $167,171/year. The median home value is $671,100. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Cascades, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Cascades is 28 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