Town rankings in Virginia

How Virginia’s towns compare on cost of living, schools, income, age and commutes, from U.S. Census and Department of Education data.

C Cost of livingMost affordable towns in Virginia

1. Covington 0.9 yrs
2. Martinsville 1.1 yrs
3. Clifton Forge 1.2 yrs

W SchoolsTowns with the best public schools in Virginia

1. Wolf Trap +30.2 pts
2. Navy +28.1 pts
3. Daleville +25.6 pts

Cost of livingTowns with the cheapest rent in Virginia

1. Clifton Forge $592/mo
2. Colonial Beach $620/mo
3. Lebanon $621/mo

C Cost of livingTowns with the lowest property taxes in Virginia

1. Covington $681/yr
2. Tazewell $708/yr
3. Blackstone $716/yr

IncomeHighest-income towns in Virginia

1. McLean $250K
2. Wolf Trap $250K
3. Great Falls $250K

N PeopleMost educated towns in Virginia

1. Navy 87.8%
2. Difficult Run 85.5%
3. Great Falls 85.3%

U PeopleYoungest towns in Virginia

1. University of Virginia 19.6
2. Fort Belvoir 19.7
3. George Mason 20.8

N PeopleOldest towns in Virginia

1. North Shore 62.6
2. Chincoteague 57.4
3. Chamberlayne 54.6

Getting aroundTowns with the shortest commutes in Virginia

1. Quantico Base 11.5 min
2. Merrimac 12.6 min
3. Lexington 12.7 min

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