Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
45-54 Years
Approximately 19% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
8%
South Riding, VA
Area Guide
A close-knit community on the cusp of Washington, D.C.
Suburban
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Scenic
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Upscale
Nestled just south of Dulles International Airport, South Riding is a charming community neighboring Chantilly. South Riding offers residents a strong sense of community in a scenic locale. South Riding is, perhaps, best known for its convenient location just minutes away from major employers in the Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. metro areas.
The community is regarded for its family-friendly atmosphere, touting an array of top-notch schools and tranquil parks. South Riding is on the rise, offering a wide variety of apartments, condos, townhomes, and houses for rent to accommodate its growing population. Getting around from South Riding is easy with direct access to U.S. 50.
Explore the City
Immerse yourself in breathtaking views from South Riding Golf Club.
South Riding provides housing options of all kinds.
Enjoy a relaxing day of fishing at Silver Lake Regional Park.
Head to James S. Long Regional Park for some outdoor recreation.
Cast your line in South Riding's fishing lakes & piers.
Beautiful row of homes with well maintained yards in South Riding.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$177,464
Average: $199,179
Education
16,031
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
20,077
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
South Riding has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
16%
Non-Renters
84%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
43%
Other Education
57%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South Riding, VA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
866 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
866 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
668 Students
Hutchison Farm Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
668 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
710 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,998 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,998 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Gilbert's Corner Regional Park
- Ellanor C. Lawrence Park
- Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
- Frying Pan Farm Park
- Kidwell Farm
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Washington Dulles International
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
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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 June 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.