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About
Life in Front Royal
The median home price hovers around $314,000 with median household income at $64,000, so your money stretches further than it would in Northern Virginia—though you should know the unemployment rate of 3.3% suggests the job market is limited and many residents commute the 34 minutes to larger employment centers, or work for the area's major employers like Axalta's paint factory or Toray Plastics. The median age of 39.6 years and family-oriented household composition means you're moving into a settled, relatively mature community with plenty of young families and young professionals, though college degree attainment sits at 18%, reflecting the town's working-class and small-business character. Summers hit the low to mid 80s and winters dip into the upper 20s with moderate snow, plus 43 inches of rain annually, so you get genuine seasons without extreme weather swings—a humid subtropical climate that locals manage without complaint.
Front Royal at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Foreign-Born
6.9%
Broadband Internet
88.2%
of households
Population Growth
+4.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.9% foreign-born, most often from El Salvador
Who lives in Front Royal: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Front Royal, the largest foreign-born group is from El Salvador (40.1%), and 7.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.7%
of residents
65 and Older
17.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.8%
of households
Married Couples
38.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.52
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 28% below VA average
Rent, home values, and income in Front Royal
In Front Royal, rent runs 28% below the VA average, and home values are 18% below the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
14.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,600
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
58.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1975
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $383,566 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for VA
Unemployment in Front Royal
Unemployment in Warren County, which includes Front Royal, is close to the VA average.
Unemployment rate
Front Royal: Warren County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Warren County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Front Royal Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute32.7 min avg
How Front Royal residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Front Royal, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 50% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 40 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 25% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Front Royal runs 25% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
247.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,178.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Front Royal Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 33 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
31.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Warren County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Warren County, which includes Front Royal, the most common type is winter weather, with 33 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | Winter Weather | $10,000 |
| 2024 | 20 | Winter Weather | $31,000 |
| 2023 | 18 | Winter Weather | $330,000 |
| 2022 | 25 | Winter Weather | $8,000 |
| 2021 | 29 | Winter Weather | $15,000 |
| 2020 | 27 | Dense Fog | $10,000 |
| 2019 | 48 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2018 | 40 | Dense Fog | 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
Warren County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Frederick County, VA (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 20 miles from Front Royal) is typically good — 270 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
270
per year
Moderate Days
95
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Frederick County, VA (20 mi away)
Climate85°F summers, 26°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Front Royal has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 26°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
45°/26°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.4"
Annual Snowfall
21.1"
Hot Days/Year
27
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
101
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
120
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 24°F | 2.85" |
| Feb | 47°F | 26°F | 2.45" |
| Mar | 54°F | 33°F | 3.77" |
| Apr | 67°F | 43°F | 3.41" |
| May | 74°F | 51°F | 4.36" |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 4.49" |
| Jul | 87°F | 64°F | 3.57" |
| Aug | 85°F | 62°F | 3.96" |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 4.76" |
| Oct | 67°F | 45°F | 3.35" |
| Nov | 56°F | 35°F | 3.29" |
| Dec | 47°F | 28°F | 3.11" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Front Royal
Front Royal has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
13.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Warren Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
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.
Education14.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Front Royal
Front Royal's student/teacher ratio is 14.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 18.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
6
within city limits
College Degree Rate
18.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park, 9 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Front Royal
Front Royal has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park (9 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
National Historical Park
9 mi awayShenandoah National Park
National Park
34 mi awayHarpers Ferry National Historical Park
National Historical Park
36 mi awayManassas National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
36 mi awayPotomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
39 mi awayAntietam National Battlefield
National Battlefield
44 mi awayPrince William Forest Park
Park
49 mi awayWolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
National Park Site
49 mi awayPublic Libraries in Front Royal
Samuels Library, Inc.
330 East Criser Road, Front Royal
Cities Near Front Royal
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Front Royal FAQ
Is Front Royal, Virginia affordable?⌄
Front Royal's median rent is $1,135/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $64,838/year. Median home value is $314,400.
Is Front Royal, Virginia safe?⌄
Front Royal's violent crime rate was 247 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1179 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Front Royal, Virginia?⌄
Warren County, which includes Front Royal, has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Front Royal, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in Front Royal is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,135/month and median household income is $64,838/year. The median home value is $314,400. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Front Royal, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Front Royal is 33 minutes, which is longer than 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