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Living in
Newington Forest.
Newington Forest 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 Newington Forest
Newington Forest is a community of 12,434 people in Virginia. The median household income is $147,650, median rent runs about $2,618 per month, and median home values are around $586,400. Unemployment is low at 3.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Newington Forest at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Foreign-Born
25.5%
Broadband Internet
97.7%
of households
Population Growth
+0.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics25.5% foreign-born, most often from El Salvador
Who lives in Newington Forest: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Newington Forest, the largest foreign-born group is from El Salvador (12.2%), and 13.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.5%
of residents
65 and Older
14.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.5%
of households
Married Couples
61.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.89
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 66% above VA average
Rent, home values, and income in Newington Forest
In Newington Forest, rent runs 66% above the VA average, and home values are 54% above the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
35.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
14.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,104
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
89.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1984
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.9%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for VA
Unemployment in Newington Forest and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Fairfax County, which includes Newington Forest, is close to the VA average.
Unemployment rate
Newington Forest: Fairfax County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Fairfax County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Newington Forest is about 1% of Fairfax County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Newington Forest 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
Commute33.6 min avg
How Newington Forest residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Newington Forest, most residents drive alone to work (65%), and 40% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Major hub12.0M 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 Newington Forest, 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 Newington Forest, 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
Newington Forest 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 Newington Forest, 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
Newington Forest is about 1% of Fairfax County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Newington Forest has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
45°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.3"
Annual Snowfall
13.4"
Hot Days/Year
13
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
99
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 23°F | 3.28" |
| Feb | 45°F | 24°F | 2.62" |
| Mar | 53°F | 32°F | 3.84" |
| Apr | 65°F | 41°F | 3.39" |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.28" |
| Jun | 80°F | 61°F | 4.13" |
| Jul | 84°F | 67°F | 4.26" |
| Aug | 82°F | 65°F | 3.54" |
| Sep | 76°F | 57°F | 4.16" |
| Oct | 65°F | 45°F | 3.51" |
| Nov | 56°F | 35°F | 3.13" |
| Dec | 46°F | 28°F | 3.43" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Newington Forest
Uninsured
5.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Newington Forest's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
Acute Care - Department of Defense · ER available · 5.8 mi away · Fort Belvoir
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.6 mi away · Woodbridge
Northern Virginia Mental Health Insti
Psychiatric · 8.1 mi away · Falls Church
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.
Education15.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Newington Forest
Newington Forest's student/teacher ratio is 15.7:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 62.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
62.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Newington Forest (within 15 miles)
Northern Virginia Community College
6.5 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 33,048 students · in-state tuition $6,062 · 30% graduate · median earnings $56,892 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,569 students · in-state tuition $71,338 · 95% graduate · median earnings $110,516 (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)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 1,668 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 28% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-Virginia
11.9 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 557 students · in-state tuition $20,845 · 70% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Washington University of Science and Technology
9.5 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 400 students · in-state tuition $14,595 · 68% graduate
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Piscataway Park, 10 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Newington Forest
Newington Forest has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Piscataway Park (10 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Piscataway Park
Park
10 mi awayFort Foote Park
Park
12 mi awayFort Washington Park
Park
12 mi awayArlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
National Park Site
13 mi awayHarmony Hall
National Park Site
13 mi awayOxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm
National Park Site
13 mi awayPrince William Forest Park
Park
13 mi awayLBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac
National Park Site
14 mi awayCities Near Newington Forest
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Newington Forest FAQ
Is Newington Forest, Virginia affordable?⌄
Newington Forest's median rent is $2,618/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $149,107/year. Median home value is $592,200.
Is Newington Forest, Virginia safe?⌄
Newington Forest 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 Newington Forest, Virginia?⌄
Fairfax County, which includes Newington Forest, 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 Newington Forest, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in Newington Forest is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,618/month and median household income is $149,107/year. The median home value is $592,200. About 36% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Newington Forest, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Newington Forest is 34 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