Front Royal

Front Royal sits in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.
Enjoy strolling the downtown area of Front Royal exploring sights and shops.
The beauty of the Front Royal Town Square is an attraction for visitors and locals alike.
Downtown Front Royal has a lot to offer including many shopping and dining amenities.
A unique log cabin style home in Front Royal.

Front Royal, VA Area Guide

Avg Rent

$785

Population

15,001

Renter Mix

40% Rent

Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Shenandoah Valley every day

Small Town Rural Historic Interstate Nature Scenic Outdoors River Tourism

Front Royal is a small, cozy community tucked away in the rolling hills of northern Virginia, roughly seventy miles west of Washington, DC. A cozy Main Street district serves as the hub for the community, with lush trees shading the sidewalks and historic storefronts housing coffee houses, boutique shops, neighborhood taverns, and more unique businesses. The tranquil countryside location is perfect for outdoor adventures, with Dickey Ridge and Shenandoah National Park at your doorstep offering endless opportunities for hiking and camping as well as the stunningly beautiful Skyline Drive scenic byway.

Explore the City

The beauty of the Front Royal Town Square is an attraction for visitors and locals alike.

Downtown Front Royal has a lot to offer including many shopping and dining amenities.

A unique log cabin style home in Front Royal.

Front Royal is the county seat of Warren County, Virginia.

Shenandoah National Park is a natural treasure located in Front Royal.

The Appalachian Trail runs through Front Royal and is a hub for hikers and other recreation.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$59,845

Average: $85,178

Education

2,906

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

7,741

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

40 Years

Largest Age Group

55-64 Years

Approximately 13% of Residents

Under 20

25%

Over 65

19%

Housing Distribution

Front Royal has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Front Royal, VA is $1,421 for a studio, $785 for one bedroom, $1,002 for two bedrooms, and $1,154 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Front Royal has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$785/month
375 Sq Ft
House
$2,890/month
1,096 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Minimal Public Transit

Transit

10 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Hilda J. Barbour Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

469 Students

A.S. Rhodes Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

274 Students

Ressie Jeffries Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

639 Students

Leslie Fox Keyser Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

496 Students

E. Wilson Morrison Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

449 Students

New Warren County Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

543 Students

Skyline Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

569 Students

Warren County Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

811 Students

Warren County High

Public

Grades 9-12

833 Students

Skyline High

Public

Grades 9-12

893 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Skyline Caverns
  • Shenandoah River State Park
  • Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park

Commuter Rail

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Methodology

† 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.