What are the schools like in Newington Forest, VA?

Newington Forest 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 Newington Forest?

The median household income in Newington Forest, VA is $137,128 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.0%.

What is the weather like in Newington Forest, VA?

Newington Forest has an average high temperature of 42.3°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Newington Forest, VA affordable or expensive?

Newington Forest's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Newington Forest is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $536,500 and the median rent is $2,677 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Newington Forest, VA?

Newington Forest 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 Newington Forest, VA a Good Place to Live?

Newington Forest is a small city of 12,647 in Virginia, with a median household income of $137,128 and a 6.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

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

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

All Newington Forest 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

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

Metric	Newington Forest, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$536,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,677	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	93.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$137,128	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Newington Forest'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

Newington Forest 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	Newington Forest, 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	64.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Newington Forest sees average highs of 42.3°F in January and 83.8°F in July, with 47.3 inches of annual precipitation and 13.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Newington Forest, VA
Average High — January	42.3°F
Average High — July	83.8°F
Annual Precipitation	47.3"
Annual Snowfall	13.4"

Demographics

Metric	Newington Forest, VA	National Avg
Population	12,647	—
Median Age	37.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	56.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.1%	18.9%
Asian	15.6%	6.3%
Under 18	24.0%	22.2%
65 and over	11.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Newington Forest

Newington Forest, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

22153

Newington Forest vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Newington Forest, VA affordable or expensive?

Newington Forest's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Newington Forest roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $536,500 and median rent is $2,677/month.

What is the crime rate in Newington Forest, VA?

Newington Forest'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 Newington Forest?

Public schools in Newington Forest 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. 64.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Newington Forest, VA a good place to live?

Newington Forest, VA has a population of 12,647, a median household income of $137,128, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%. 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 Newington Forest?

Newington Forest averages 42.3°F in January and 83.8°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 Newington Forest?

Newington Forest, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22153.

What is the population of Newington Forest?

The population of Newington Forest, Virginia is 12,647 with a median age of 37.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Newington Forest?

Key numbers for living in Newington Forest: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $536,500, median household income $137,128, 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 Newington Forest side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.