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Sugarland Run.
Sugarland Run 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 Sugarland Run
Sugarland Run is a community of 12,920 people in Virginia. The median household income is $166,385, median rent runs about $2,685 per month, and median home values are around $576,700. Unemployment is low at 3.1%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Sugarland Run at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Foreign-Born
35.4%
Broadband Internet
98.2%
of households
Population Growth
-0.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics35.4% foreign-born, most often from El Salvador
Who lives in Sugarland Run: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Sugarland Run, the largest foreign-born group is from El Salvador (20.4%), and 27.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.0%
of residents
65 and Older
11.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
12.8%
of households
Married Couples
65.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.46
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 70% above VA average
Rent, home values, and income in Sugarland Run
In Sugarland Run, rent runs 70% above the VA average, and home values are 50% above the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.2%
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
$5,156
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
84.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1983
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.5%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for VA
Unemployment in Sugarland Run and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Loudoun County, which includes Sugarland Run, is close to the VA average.
Unemployment rate
Sugarland Run: Loudoun County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Loudoun County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Sugarland Run is about 3% of Loudoun County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Sugarland Run 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 min avg
How Sugarland Run residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Sugarland Run, most residents drive alone to work (59%), and 58% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 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 Sugarland Run, 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 Sugarland Run, 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
Sugarland Run 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 Sugarland Run, 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
Sugarland Run 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
Sugarland Run 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
44.7"
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 Sugarland Run
Uninsured
8.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Sugarland Run's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Reston Hospital Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.3 mi away · Reston
Inova Loudoun Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.2 mi away · Leesburg
Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.3 mi away · Rockville
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.
Education10.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Sugarland Run
Sugarland Run's student/teacher ratio is 10.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 47.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
47.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Sugarland Run (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
12.1 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
14.9 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
12.4 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 Sugarland Run
Sugarland Run 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
9 mi awayPotomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
11 mi awayGeorge Washington Memorial Parkway
Memorial Parkway
13 mi awayGlen Echo Park
Park
13 mi awayClara Barton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
14 mi awayManassas National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
17 mi awayCities Near Sugarland Run
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Sugarland Run FAQ
Is Sugarland Run, Virginia affordable?⌄
Sugarland Run's median rent is $2,685/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $166,385/year. Median home value is $576,700.
Is Sugarland Run, Virginia safe?⌄
Sugarland Run 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 Sugarland Run, Virginia?⌄
Loudoun County, which includes Sugarland Run, 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 Sugarland Run, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in Sugarland Run is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,685/month and median household income is $166,385/year. The median home value is $576,700. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Sugarland Run, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Sugarland Run 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