What are the schools like in Difficult Run, VA?

Difficult Run is served primarily by Fairfax County Public Schools. The district operates 141 elementary schools, 24 middle schools, and 28 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.

What is the median household income in Difficult Run?

The median household income in Difficult Run, VA is $250,001 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.5%.

What is the weather like in Difficult Run, VA?

Difficult Run has an average high temperature of 42.3°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 18.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Difficult Run, VA affordable or expensive?

Difficult Run's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Difficult Run is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,018,900 and the median rent is $3,464 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Difficult Run, VA?

Difficult Run has a violent crime rate of 113.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1530.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Difficult Run, VA a Good Place to Live?

Difficult Run is a small city of 10,434 in Virginia, with a median household income of $250,001 and a 1.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

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

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

All Difficult Run 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

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

Metric	Difficult Run, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,018,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$3,464	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	96.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$250,001	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Difficult Run's violent crime rate is 113.0 per 100,000 residents — 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

113.0 /100k

Property Crime

1530.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Difficult Run is served primarily by Fairfax County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Difficult Run, VA	National Avg
School District	Fairfax County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	141	—
Middle Schools	24	—
High Schools	28	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	82.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Difficult Run sees average highs of 42.3°F in January and 83.8°F in July, with 46.4 inches of annual precipitation and 18.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Difficult Run, VA
Average High — January	42.3°F
Average High — July	83.8°F
Annual Precipitation	46.4"
Annual Snowfall	18.5"

Demographics

Metric	Difficult Run, VA	National Avg
Population	10,434	—
Median Age	45.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.6%	18.9%
Asian	12.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.6%	22.2%
65 and over	17.7%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Difficult Run

Difficult Run, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

22124

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Difficult Run, VA affordable or expensive?

Difficult Run's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Difficult Run roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $1,018,900 and median rent is $3,464/month.

What is the crime rate in Difficult Run, VA?

Difficult Run's violent crime rate is 113.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1530.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Difficult Run?

Public schools in Difficult Run are operated by Fairfax County Public Schools. The district has 141 elementary, 24 middle, and 28 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 82.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Difficult Run, VA a good place to live?

Difficult Run, VA has a population of 10,434, a median household income of $250,001, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%. 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 Difficult Run?

Difficult Run averages 42.3°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.4 inches with about 18.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Difficult Run?

Difficult Run, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22124.

What is the population of Difficult Run?

The population of Difficult Run, Virginia is 10,434 with a median age of 45.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Difficult Run?

Key numbers for living in Difficult Run: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $1,018,900, median household income $250,001, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Difficult Run side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.