What are the schools like in Cascades, VA?

Cascades is served primarily by Loudoun County Public Schools. The district operates 62 elementary schools, 18 middle schools, and 13 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.1:1.

What is the median household income in Cascades?

The median household income in Cascades, VA is $160,707 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

What is the weather like in Cascades, VA?

Cascades has an average high temperature of 41.9°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.0 inches.

Cascades, VA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Cascades, VA affordable or expensive?

Cascades's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cascades is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $582,800 and the median rent is $2,570 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cascades, VA?

Cascades has a violent crime rate of 102.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 775.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cascades, VA a Good Place to Live?

Cascades is a small city of 12,542 in Virginia, with a median household income of $160,707 and a 3.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Cascades stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Cascades is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cascades city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 108.6

Cascades's overall cost of living index is 108.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cascades costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Cascades, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$582,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,570	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$160,707	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Cascades's violent crime rate is 102.5 per 100,000 residents — 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

102.5 /100k

Property Crime

775.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Cascades is served primarily by Loudoun County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cascades, VA	National Avg
School District	Loudoun County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	62	—
Middle Schools	18	—
High Schools	13	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	65.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cascades sees average highs of 41.9°F in January and 87.2°F in July, with 47.9 inches of annual precipitation and 21.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cascades, VA
Average High — January	41.9°F
Average High — July	87.2°F
Annual Precipitation	47.9"
Annual Snowfall	21.0"

Demographics

Metric	Cascades, VA	National Avg
Population	12,542	—
Median Age	39.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	58.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.4%	18.9%
Asian	19.2%	6.3%
Under 18	23.7%	22.2%
65 and over	13.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Countryside, VA 1 mi Sugarland Run, VA 1 mi Lowes Island, VA 2 mi Dulles Town Center, VA 2 mi Kincora, VA 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Cascades

Cascades, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

20165

Cascades vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cascades, VA affordable or expensive?

Cascades's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Cascades roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $582,800 and median rent is $2,570/month.

What is the crime rate in Cascades, VA?

Cascades's violent crime rate is 102.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 775.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cascades?

Public schools in Cascades are operated by Loudoun County Public Schools. The district has 62 elementary, 18 middle, and 13 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 65.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cascades, VA a good place to live?

Cascades, VA has a population of 12,542, a median household income of $160,707, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Cascades?

Cascades averages 41.9°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.9 inches with about 21.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cascades?

Cascades, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 20165.

What is the population of Cascades?

The population of Cascades, Virginia is 12,542 with a median age of 39.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cascades?

Key numbers for living in Cascades: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $582,800, median household income $160,707, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cascades side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.