What are the schools like in Remington, VA?

Remington is served primarily by Fauquier County Public Schools. The district operates 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.2:1.

What is the median household income in Remington?

The median household income in Remington, VA is $60,952 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.

What is the weather like in Remington, VA?

Remington has an average high temperature of 42.2°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Remington, VA affordable or expensive?

Remington's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Remington is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $307,500 and the median rent is $1,293 per month.

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

Remington has a violent crime rate of 82.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 550.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Remington, VA a Good Place to Live?

Remington is a small town of 836 in Virginia, with a median household income of $60,952 and a 4.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Remington stands out for solid school ratings (B+).

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

All Remington 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

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

Metric	Remington, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$307,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,293	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	45.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,952	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Remington's violent crime rate is 82.8 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

82.8 /100k

Property Crime

550.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Remington is served primarily by Fauquier County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Remington, VA	National Avg
School District	Fauquier County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	11	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	31.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Remington sees average highs of 42.2°F in January and 84.9°F in July, with 45.8 inches of annual precipitation and 21.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Remington, VA
Average High — January	42.2°F
Average High — July	84.9°F
Annual Precipitation	45.8"
Annual Snowfall	21.0"

Demographics

Metric	Remington, VA	National Avg
Population	836	—
Median Age	29.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	64.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	23.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	33.9%	22.2%
65 and over	6.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bealeton, VA 4 mi Brandy Station, VA 5 mi Opal, VA 6 mi Midland, VA 7 mi Calverton, VA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Remington

Remington, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

22734

Remington vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Remington, VA affordable or expensive?

Remington's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Remington roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $307,500 and median rent is $1,293/month.

What is the crime rate in Remington, VA?

Remington's violent crime rate is 82.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 550.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Remington?

Public schools in Remington are operated by Fauquier County Public Schools. The district has 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 31.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Remington, VA a good place to live?

Remington, VA has a population of 836, a median household income of $60,952, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%. 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 Remington?

Remington averages 42.2°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.8 inches with about 21.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Remington?

Remington, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22734.

What is the population of Remington?

The population of Remington, Virginia is 836 with a median age of 29.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Remington?

Key numbers for living in Remington: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $307,500, median household income $60,952, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Remington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.