What are the schools like in Idylwood, VA?

Idylwood 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 Idylwood?

The median household income in Idylwood, VA is $112,677 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

What is the weather like in Idylwood, VA?

Idylwood has an average high temperature of 42.3°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 18.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Idylwood, VA affordable or expensive?

Idylwood's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Idylwood is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $697,800 and the median rent is $1,942 per month.

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

Idylwood 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 Idylwood, VA a Good Place to Live?

Idylwood is a small city of 17,788 in Virginia, with a median household income of $112,677 and a 2.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

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

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

All Idylwood 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

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

Metric	Idylwood, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$697,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,942	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	54.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$112,677	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Idylwood'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

Idylwood 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	Idylwood, 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	63.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Idylwood sees average highs of 42.3°F in January and 83.8°F in July, with 45.7 inches of annual precipitation and 18.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Idylwood, VA
Average High — January	42.3°F
Average High — July	83.8°F
Annual Precipitation	45.7"
Annual Snowfall	18.5"

Demographics

Metric	Idylwood, VA	National Avg
Population	17,788	—
Median Age	36.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	54.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	13.9%	18.9%
Asian	22.3%	6.3%
Under 18	24.5%	22.2%
65 and over	12.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Dunn Loring, VA 1 mi Pimmit Hills, VA 1 mi Falls Church, VA 2 mi West Falls Church, VA 2 mi Merrifield, VA 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Idylwood

Idylwood, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

22043

Idylwood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Idylwood, VA affordable or expensive?

Idylwood's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Idylwood roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $697,800 and median rent is $1,942/month.

What is the crime rate in Idylwood, VA?

Idylwood'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 Idylwood?

Public schools in Idylwood 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. 63.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Idylwood, VA a good place to live?

Idylwood, VA has a population of 17,788, a median household income of $112,677, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%. 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 Idylwood?

Idylwood averages 42.3°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.7 inches with about 18.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Idylwood?

Idylwood, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22043.

What is the population of Idylwood?

The population of Idylwood, Virginia is 17,788 with a median age of 36.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Idylwood?

Key numbers for living in Idylwood: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $697,800, median household income $112,677, 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 Idylwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.