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Living in
Woodburn.
Woodburn 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 Woodburn
Woodburn is a community of 10,046 people in Virginia. The median household income is $132,760, median rent runs about $2,360 per month, and median home values are around $764,100. Unemployment is low at 3.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Woodburn at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Foreign-Born
38.8%
Broadband Internet
96.3%
of households
Population Growth
+10.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics38.8% foreign-born, most often from Azerbaijan
Who lives in Woodburn: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Woodburn, the largest foreign-born group is from Azerbaijan (13.9%), and 11.3% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
27.4%
of residents
65 and Older
13.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.0%
of households
Married Couples
53.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.90
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 49% above VA average
Rent, home values, and income in Woodburn
In Woodburn, rent runs 49% above the VA average, and home values are 99% above the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
14.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,574
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
59.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1969
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for VA
Unemployment in Woodburn and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Fairfax County, which includes Woodburn, is close to the VA average.
Unemployment rate
Woodburn: Fairfax County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Fairfax County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Woodburn is less than 1% of Fairfax County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Woodburn 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
Commute28.9 min avg
How Woodburn residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Woodburn, most residents drive alone to work (48%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 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 Woodburn, 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 Woodburn, 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
Woodburn is less than 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 Woodburn, 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
Woodburn is less than 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
Woodburn 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
45.7"
Annual Snowfall
18.5"
Hot Days/Year
13
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
99
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
124
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" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Woodburn
Woodburn has 2 hospitals, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
12.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Northern Virginia Mental Health Insti
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Dominion Hospital
Psychiatric · 3.9 mi away · Falls Church
Virginia Hospital Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.9 mi away · Arlington
Inova Alexandria Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7 mi away · Alexandria
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.
Education12.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Woodburn
Woodburn's student/teacher ratio is 12.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 63.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
63.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Woodburn (within 15 miles)
Northern Virginia Community College
1.5 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 · 11,182 students · in-state tuition $70,170 · 86% graduate · median earnings $96,691 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,108 students · in-state tuition $38,936 · 69% graduate · median earnings $69,682 (10 yrs after entry)
Strayer University-Global Region
11 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 9,376 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 14% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (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 · 7,266 students · in-state tuition $62,242 · 79% graduate · median earnings $85,458 (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: Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, 6 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Woodburn
Woodburn has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (6 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
National Park Site
6 mi awayArlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
National Park Site
9 mi awayClara Barton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
9 mi awayGeorge Washington Memorial Parkway
Memorial Parkway
9 mi awayGlen Echo Park
Park
9 mi awayGreat Falls Park
Park
9 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Island
National Park Site
9 mi awayChesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park
10 mi awayCities Near Woodburn
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Woodburn?
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Woodburn FAQ
Is Woodburn, Virginia affordable?⌄
Woodburn's median rent is $2,347/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $134,013/year. Median home value is $764,100.
Is Woodburn, Virginia safe?⌄
Woodburn 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 Woodburn, Virginia?⌄
Fairfax County, which includes Woodburn, 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 Woodburn, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in Woodburn is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,347/month and median household income is $134,013/year. The median home value is $764,100. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Woodburn, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Woodburn 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