Virginia : What you need to know
Agriculture has always been a key contributor to the Virginia economy, and today 33 percent of the land remains devoted to farming. Other key industries in Virginia are the military, government services and technology, with Virginia having the highest concentration of technology workers of any state. Best places to live in Virginia include Arlington, Alexandria, Tysons Corner, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Norfolk. More than 175 colleges and universities are in the Commonwealth.
Modest housing costs in Virginia’s biggest and best cities make the Commonwealth especially attractive to prospective residents
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Quick Facts
| Population | 8,256,630 |
| Latest Population Increase | 0.00% |
| Median Household Income | $65,015 |
| Median Home Price | $245,000 |
| Median Property Tax | $1,711 |
| Median Rent | $66 |
Employment Rate
| Employed | 95.8% | |
| Unemployed | 4.2% |
Featured Cities/Population
| Blacksburg, VA | 43,530 |
| Newport News, VA | 181,323 |
| Danville, VA | 42,450 |
| Arlington, VA | 223,945 |
| Williamsburg, VA | 14,754 |
| Leesburg, VA | 47,872 |
| Charlottesville, VA | 45,084 |
| Alexandria, VA | 149,315 |
| Richmond, VA | 213,735 |
| Fredericksburg, VA | 27,395 |
Race
| Ethnicity White | 69% | |
| Ethnicity Black | 19.2% | |
| Ethnicity Asian | 6% | |
| Ethnicity Hawaiian | 0.1% | |
| Ethnicity Hispanic | 8.6% | |
| Ethnicity Indian | 0.3% | |
| Ethnicity Other | 2.2% |
Employment Rate
| Employed | 95.8% | |
| Unemployed | 4.2% |
Educational Levels
| Bachelor's Degree | 21% | |
| Associate's Degree | 7.3% | |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 15.4% | |
| High School Graduate | 24.8% | |
| Some College, No Degree | 19.9% | |
| Percent Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 36.3% | |
| Percent High School Graduate or Higher | 88.3% |
Industry
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting and Mining | 1% |
| Construction | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 7.3% |
| Wholesale Trade | 1.9% |
| Retail Trade | 10.8% |
| Transportation and Warehousing, and Utilities | 4.2% |
| Information | 2.1% |
| Finance and Insurance, and Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 6.3% |
| Professional, Scientific and Management and Administrative and Waste | 14.7% |
| Educational Services and Health Care and Social Assistance | 21.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment and recreation and Accommodation and food Services | 8.9% |
| Other Services, Except Public Administration | 5.3% |
| Public Administration | 9.2% |
Housing
| Homes Rent | 66.2% | |
| Homes Owned | 33.8% |
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Virginia Rankings
Best places to Live in Virginia
| Title | Population | Median Home Price | Median Household Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon | 8,143 | $168,400 | $39,405 |
| Accomac | 468 | $160,300 | $39,659 |
| Adwolf | 1,418 | $94,100 | $50,391 |
| Alberta | 296 | $108,900 | $33,056 |
| Alexandria | 149,315 | $502,500 | $89,134 |
| Allisonia | 140 | $0 | $58,333 |
| Altavista | 3,464 | $112,300 | $31,776 |
| Amelia Court House | 483 | $185,500 | $0 |
| Amherst | 2,323 | $161,900 | $49,960 |
| Annandale | 42,893 | $434,300 | $79,774 |
| Appalachia | 1,871 | $58,900 | $32,932 |
| Apple Mountain Lake | 1,459 | $201,100 | $78,370 |
| Appomattox | 2,124 | $111,400 | $26,166 |
| Aquia Harbour | 6,975 | $324,200 | $120,200 |
| Arcola | 229 | $549,500 | $140,724 |
| Arlington | 223,945 | $607,700 | $105,763 |
| Arrington | 767 | $103,100 | $45,656 |
| Ashburn | 48,954 | $443,600 | $119,090 |
| Ashland | 7,298 | $178,700 | $40,902 |
| Atkins | 1,009 | $68,900 | $26,016 |