City

Clifton, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Fairfax County  ·  Virginia

👥14,557Population
💰$218,942Median HH Income▲ 187% above avg
🎂47.2Median Age
🏠$870,200Median Home Value▲ 212% above avg
🎓79.3%College Grads▲ 105% above avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.8%Hispanic: 6.2%Black: 2.2%Asian: 25.7%Other: 7.1%Race
White57.8%
Hispanic6.2%
Black2.2%
Asian25.7%
Other7.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
16%
45–64
34%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.00
Below Poverty2.8% ▼ 72% below avg
College Grads79.3% ▲ 105% above avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.1%)
HS Graduate869 (9.2%)
Some College281 (3%)
Associates788 (8.4%)
Bachelors441 (4.7%)
Graduate Degree7,017 (74.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 9.2%Some College: 3%Associates: 8.4%Bachelors: 4.7%Graduate: 74.6%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad9.2%
Some College3.0%
Associates8.4%
Bachelors4.7%
Graduate74.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.8%Renter: 7.3%Tenure
Owner92.8%
Renter7.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
90%

Financials

Median HH Income$218,942 ▲ 187% above avg
Median Home Value$870,200 ▲ 212% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,307/mo
Total Housing Units4,889
Vacant Units33

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
2%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
56%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
67%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
30%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
52%
About Clifton, VA

Clifton is a city in Virginia, located in Fairfax County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,557 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.2 years.

Economically, Clifton is a affluent community. The median household income of $218,942 is more than double the national average. Approximately 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Clifton is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $870,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,307 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clifton is highly educated. 79.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is majority White (57.82%).

Clifton, VA offers residents above-average earning potential within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Clifton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
20124 14,557 $218,942 $870,200 $2,307 4.1% 79.3% 92.8%