What are the schools like in Wolf Trap, VA?

Wolf Trap 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 Wolf Trap?

The median household income in Wolf Trap, VA is $246,563 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 Wolf Trap, VA?

Wolf Trap has an average high temperature of 42.3°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 18.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Wolf Trap, VA affordable or expensive?

Wolf Trap's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wolf Trap is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,103,300 and the median rent is $3,501 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Wolf Trap, VA?

Wolf Trap 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 Wolf Trap, VA a Good Place to Live?

Wolf Trap is a small city of 15,712 in Virginia, with a median household income of $246,563 and a 2.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

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

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

All Wolf Trap 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

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

Metric	Wolf Trap, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,103,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$3,501	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	95.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$246,563	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wolf Trap'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

Wolf Trap 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	Wolf Trap, 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	83.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wolf Trap sees average highs of 42.3°F in January and 83.8°F in July, with 46.9 inches of annual precipitation and 18.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wolf Trap, VA
Average High — January	42.3°F
Average High — July	83.8°F
Annual Precipitation	46.9"
Annual Snowfall	18.5"

Demographics

Metric	Wolf Trap, VA	National Avg
Population	15,712	—
Median Age	47.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	73.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.2%	18.9%
Asian	18.6%	6.3%
Under 18	25.4%	22.2%
65 and over	19.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Vienna, VA 3 mi Tysons, VA 3 mi Oakton, VA 3 mi Reston, VA 4 mi Great Falls Crossing, VA 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Wolf Trap

Wolf Trap, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

22182

Wolf Trap vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wolf Trap, VA affordable or expensive?

Wolf Trap's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Wolf Trap roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $1,103,300 and median rent is $3,501/month.

What is the crime rate in Wolf Trap, VA?

Wolf Trap'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 Wolf Trap?

Public schools in Wolf Trap 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. 83.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wolf Trap, VA a good place to live?

Wolf Trap, VA has a population of 15,712, a median household income of $246,563, 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 Wolf Trap?

Wolf Trap averages 42.3°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.9 inches with about 18.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wolf Trap?

Wolf Trap, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22182.

What is the population of Wolf Trap?

The population of Wolf Trap, Virginia is 15,712 with a median age of 47.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wolf Trap?

Key numbers for living in Wolf Trap: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $1,103,300, median household income $246,563, 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 Wolf Trap side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.