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Dranesville.
Dranesville is an unincorporated community in Fairfax County, VA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Dranesville
Dranesville is a community of 11,860 people in Virginia. The median household income is $214,688, median rent runs about $3,187 per month, and median home values are around $744,500. Unemployment is low at 3.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Dranesville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Foreign-Born
17.4%
Broadband Internet
99.5%
of households
Population Growth
+1.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics17.4% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Dranesville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Dranesville, the largest foreign-born group is from India (20.8%), and 5.6% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
23.8%
of residents
65 and Older
15.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
37.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
11.1%
of households
Married Couples
76.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.15
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 102% above VA average
Rent, home values, and income in Dranesville
In Dranesville, rent runs 102% above the VA average, and home values are 94% above the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
11.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,161
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
93.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1984
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for VA
Unemployment in Dranesville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Fairfax County, which includes Dranesville, is close to the VA average.
Unemployment rate
Dranesville: Fairfax County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Fairfax County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Dranesville is about 1% of Fairfax County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Dranesville 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
Commute28.6 min avg
How Dranesville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Dranesville, most residents drive alone to work (55%), and 54% 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 67% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Fairfax County Police Department, which covers Dranesville, runs 67% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
109.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,437.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Fairfax County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 29 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
94.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Fairfax County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Fairfax County, which includes Dranesville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 29 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.3M |
| 2024 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $18,000 |
| 2023 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.9M |
| 2022 | 38 | Thunderstorm Wind | $442,500 |
| 2021 | 56 | Thunderstorm Wind | $613,500 |
| 2020 | 56 | Thunderstorm Wind | $307,000 |
| 2019 | 55 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 53 | 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
Fairfax County, county-wide
Dranesville is about 1% of Fairfax County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Fairfax County, which includes Dranesville, is typically good — 284 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
284
per year
Moderate Days
80
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Fairfax County, county-wide
Dranesville is about 1% of Fairfax 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
Dranesville 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
46.4"
Annual Snowfall
21.0"
Hot Days/Year
32
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
119
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
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 Dranesville
Uninsured
1.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Dranesville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Reston Hospital Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.6 mi away · Reston
Inova Loudoun Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.2 mi away · Leesburg
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 8.9 mi away · Fairfax
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.
Education12.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Dranesville
Dranesville's student/teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 75.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
75.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Dranesville (within 15 miles)
Northern Virginia Community College
14.4 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 33,048 students · in-state tuition $6,062 · 30% graduate · median earnings $56,892 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 13,773 students · in-state tuition $5,394 · 23% graduate · median earnings $55,378 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,810 students · in-state tuition $42,986 · 66% graduate · median earnings $74,032 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-Virginia
10.8 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 557 students · in-state tuition $20,845 · 70% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona College of Nursing-Falls Church
13.4 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 348 students · in-state tuition $25,133 · median earnings $41,223 (10 yrs after entry)
University of the Potomac-VA Campus
11.1 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, 7 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Dranesville
Dranesville has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park (7 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park
7 mi awayGreat Falls Park
Park
7 mi awayWolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
National Park Site
8 mi awayGeorge Washington Memorial Parkway
Memorial Parkway
12 mi awayPotomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
12 mi awayClara Barton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
13 mi awayGlen Echo Park
Park
13 mi awayManassas National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
16 mi awayCities Near Dranesville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Dranesville FAQ
Is Dranesville, Virginia affordable?⌄
Dranesville's median rent is $3,187/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $214,688/year. Median home value is $744,500.
Is Dranesville, Virginia safe?⌄
Dranesville is policed by the Fairfax County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 110 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 1438 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Dranesville, Virginia?⌄
Fairfax County, which includes Dranesville, has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Dranesville, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in Dranesville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $3,187/month and median household income is $214,688/year. The median home value is $744,500. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Dranesville, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Dranesville is 29 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