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Dumfries, VA

Dumfries, VA.

Population: 22,897 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Dumfries, VA is $576,278 — up 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $600,000 after a median 56 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,309/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$576,278

Median home value

+0.8%

1-year change

56

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$576,278
1-year appreciation
+0.8%
3-year appreciation
+7.3%
5-year appreciation
+17.4%
10-year appreciation
+63.7%
All-time peak (2026-01)
$578,111
House Price Index (state)
439.0 (+3.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$600,000
Median list price
$589,990
Median price per sqft
$251
1-year sale-price change
-2.0%
Median days on market
56 days
Homes sold (recent period)
86
For-sale inventory
83
Sale-to-list ratio
99.7%
Active listings
95
1-year forecast
+0.7%
Days to pending
45 days
New listings (monthly)
26

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,309/mo
1-year rent change
+2.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,111/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,204/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,438/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,107/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,658/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.7 : 1
Schools include
Dumfries Elementary, Potomac High, Swans Creek Elementary, Mary Williams Elementary, Potomac Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, hail, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
42.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Marine Corps Combat Development Command (2.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.4 in
Annual snowfall
11.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
35
Days with Good air quality
349
Days with Moderate air quality
16
Highest AQI recorded (year)
87

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
845
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
65,766
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
66,603

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
53
Nearest national park
Prince William Forest Park (5 mi)
National parks include
Prince William Forest Park, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, Piscataway Park
Airports within 30 mi
40
Nearest airport
Buds Ferry Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner Field (NYG) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
40
Hospitals include
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSPITAL, HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CORP, MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,701 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,001
Housing built before 1970
7.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
52.8%
Median annual property tax
$4,928
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
87.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
114,045
Average weekly wage
$1,174
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,340

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

DumfriesState medianUS median
Median home value$576,278$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$600,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market56 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$3,309/mo$1,993/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,928$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Dumfries, VA?
$576,278.
What is the median sale price in Dumfries, VA?
$600,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Dumfries, VA?
Median days on market: 56 days.
What is typical rent in Dumfries, VA?
Typical rent: $3,309/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Dumfries, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, hail, heatWave.
Is Dumfries, VA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Dumfries, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Dumfries, VA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Dumfries, VA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Marine Corps Combat Development Command, 2.7 mi.
How many schools serve Dumfries, VA?
7 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Dumfries, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 11.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Dumfries, VA?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Dumfries, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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