City safety & data profile

AnnandaleVA

Annandale, VA is a 41K-resident city in Fairfax County with a median household income of $116,263.

Fairfax County, Virginia. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Annandale, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Annandale has a population larger than 74% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $681,300.

Data updated 2026-07-19

41K
Population
Top 26%
By size
$116,263
Median income
$681,300
Median home
12.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Annandale

Annandale posts a median household income higher than 81% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 19%
by median income, US cities

Where Annandale income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$116,263 Top 19% higher than 81% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. VA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Annandale, VA beyond the headline numbers

Annandale sits inside Fairfax County, Virginia, at roughly 38.83°N, -77.20°W. Population 41,008, $116,263 median household income. Median home value $681,300, median rent $1,933. Poverty rate 12.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Annandale's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 37.4%, then high blood pressure at 31.9%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Annandale from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
41,008
Annandale
Median Income
$116,263
+71% vs avg
Median Home Value
$681,300
+199% vs avg
Median Age
41.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Fairfax County) - Annandale's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
1.1M+4%
Median Income
$153,637+39%
Median Home Value
$732,800+54%
Poverty Rate
5.9%+0%
Unemployment
4.2%-18%

Economics

Economics indicators for Annandale, VA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,933/mo
Poverty Rate
12.1% -15% vs avg
Unemployment 4.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 45.6%
Work From Home 19.7%
Public Transit 4.8%

Population

White 35.1%
African American 8.3%
Asian 23.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
37.4%
High Blood Pressure
31.9%
Physical Inactivity
27.2%
Obesity
26.3%
Lack of Health Insurance
14.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
13.6%
Diabetes
13.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.8%
Binge Drinking
12.5%
Current Smoking
11.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 64.1%
Annual Checkup 76.6%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.8%
Stroke
3.1%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Annandale, VA? ▼
Annandale, VA has a population of 41,008 people, located in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What is the median household income in Annandale? ▼
The median household income in Annandale, VA is $116,263 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 12.1%.
What is the median home value in Annandale? ▼
The median home value in Annandale, VA is $681,300. Median rent is $1,933/month.
What are the top health concerns in Annandale? ▼
The top health indicators in Annandale include Short Sleep Duration (37.4%), High Blood Pressure (31.9%), Physical Inactivity (27.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Annandale? ▼
The median age in Annandale, VA is 41.4 years. 45.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Annandale, VA is located in Fairfax County, Virginia. With a population of 41K and a $116,263 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Safety alerts for the Annandale area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

EPA Outdoor Air Quality Data

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Real-time AQI for every monitored Virginia location

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CDC Air Quality & Health

Health-impact reference for every AQI category

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Annandale's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Fairfax County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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