What are the schools like in Triangle, VA?

Triangle is served primarily by Prince William County Public Schools. The district operates 65 elementary schools, 17 middle schools, and 13 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.2:1.

What is the median household income in Triangle?

The median household income in Triangle, VA is $108,229 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.4%.

What is the weather like in Triangle, VA?

Triangle has an average high temperature of 44.8°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Triangle, VA affordable or expensive?

Triangle's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Triangle is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $496,700 and the median rent is $1,428 per month.

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

Triangle has a violent crime rate of 281.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1400.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Triangle, VA a Good Place to Live?

Triangle is a small city of 10,886 in Virginia, with a median household income of $108,229 and a 9.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Triangle 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 Triangle is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Triangle 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

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

Metric	Triangle, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$496,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,428	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$108,229	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Triangle's violent crime rate is 281.1 per 100,000 residents — 26% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

281.1 /100k

Property Crime

1400.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Triangle is served primarily by Prince William County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Triangle, VA	National Avg
School District	Prince William County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	65	—
Middle Schools	17	—
High Schools	13	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	44.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Triangle sees average highs of 44.8°F in January and 88.0°F in July, with 41.0 inches of annual precipitation and 12.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Triangle, VA
Average High — January	44.8°F
Average High — July	88.0°F
Annual Precipitation	41.0"
Annual Snowfall	12.4"

Demographics

Metric	Triangle, VA	National Avg
Population	10,886	—
Median Age	33.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	38.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	30.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	37.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.6%	18.9%
Asian	14.1%	6.3%
Under 18	25.7%	22.2%
65 and over	7.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Triangle

Triangle, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

22172

Triangle vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Triangle, VA affordable or expensive?

Triangle's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Triangle roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $496,700 and median rent is $1,428/month.

What is the crime rate in Triangle, VA?

Triangle's violent crime rate is 281.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1400.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Triangle?

Public schools in Triangle are operated by Prince William County Public Schools. The district has 65 elementary, 17 middle, and 13 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 44.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Triangle, VA a good place to live?

Triangle, VA has a population of 10,886, a median household income of $108,229, and an unemployment rate of 9.4%. 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 Triangle?

Triangle averages 44.8°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.0 inches with about 12.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Triangle?

Triangle, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22172.

What is the population of Triangle?

The population of Triangle, Virginia is 10,886 with a median age of 33.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Triangle?

Key numbers for living in Triangle: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $496,700, median household income $108,229, crime index 71 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Triangle side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.