Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
17%
Dahlgren
Dahlgren, VA Area Guide
A waterfront town with an intimate atmosphere and incredible views
Close-Knit
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Boating
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Outdoors
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Relaxed
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Small Business
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River
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Dahlgren sits just over 50 miles south of Washington, D.C. on the western shores of the Potomac River. This small Virginia town may have only 2.7 square miles of land within its borders, but it has grown rapidly from a population of less than 1,000 in the early 2000s. Dahlgren is a convenient spot for military personnel or anyone who works at the nearby Naval Support Facility.
Dahlgren Road is where locals go to grab a bite at one of the locally-owned restaurants. There are charming residential streets that branch off from the main thoroughfare and provide incredible views of Upper Machodoc Creek which forms Dahlgren’s west border. There are outdoor opportunities just west of town. Chotank Creek Natural Area Preserve and Caledon State Park make for a wonderful hike, and the Potomac is perfect for an afternoon on the boat.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$108,493
Average: $127,265
Education
760
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,435
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Dahlgren has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
35%
Non-Renters
65%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
533 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
Public
Grades PK-8
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Caledon State Park
- Chapel Point State Park
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.