What are the schools like in Kingstowne, VA?

Kingstowne 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 Kingstowne?

The median household income in Kingstowne, VA is $143,577 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

What is the weather like in Kingstowne, VA?

Kingstowne has an average high temperature of 43.7°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Kingstowne, VA affordable or expensive?

Kingstowne's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kingstowne is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $584,700 and the median rent is $2,320 per month.

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

Kingstowne 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 Kingstowne, VA a Good Place to Live?

Kingstowne is a small city of 18,228 in Virginia, with a median household income of $143,577 and a 3.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

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

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

All Kingstowne 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

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

Metric	Kingstowne, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$584,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,320	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$143,577	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Kingstowne'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

Kingstowne 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	Kingstowne, 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	64.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kingstowne sees average highs of 43.7°F in January and 88.0°F in July, with 47.3 inches of annual precipitation and 13.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kingstowne, VA
Average High — January	43.7°F
Average High — July	88.0°F
Annual Precipitation	47.3"
Annual Snowfall	13.4"

Demographics

Metric	Kingstowne, VA	National Avg
Population	18,228	—
Median Age	39.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	51.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	25.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.3%	18.9%
Asian	13.7%	6.3%
Under 18	24.0%	22.2%
65 and over	13.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hayfield, VA 1 mi Franconia, VA 1 mi Groveton, VA 2 mi Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County), VA 3 mi Springfield, VA 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Kingstowne

Kingstowne, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

22315

Kingstowne vs Other Cities

Kingstowne, VA vs Hayfield, VA Kingstowne, VA vs Franconia, VA Kingstowne, VA vs Groveton, VA Kingstowne, VA vs Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County), VA Kingstowne, VA vs Springfield, VA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kingstowne, VA affordable or expensive?

Kingstowne's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Kingstowne roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $584,700 and median rent is $2,320/month.

What is the crime rate in Kingstowne, VA?

Kingstowne'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 Kingstowne?

Public schools in Kingstowne 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. 64.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Kingstowne, VA a good place to live?

Kingstowne, VA has a population of 18,228, a median household income of $143,577, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%. 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 Kingstowne?

Kingstowne averages 43.7°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.3 inches with about 13.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Kingstowne?

Kingstowne, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22315.

What is the population of Kingstowne?

The population of Kingstowne, Virginia is 18,228 with a median age of 39.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kingstowne?

Key numbers for living in Kingstowne: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $584,700, median household income $143,577, 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 Kingstowne side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.