Population 31,055 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in Oakton
| Period | Oakton | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.80 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.86 | 2.82 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.87 | 2.86 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | +0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Oakton average 2.83 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.80, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Oakton
| Period | Oakton | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.6 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.2 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.2 | 38.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.9 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Oakton skews older than the country: its median age is 43.9, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.6, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Oakton
| Period | Oakton | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 11.3% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 10.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.7% of households in Oakton, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 12 of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Oakton
Renters in Oakton
| Period | Oakton | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 34.0% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 36.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 36.8% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 36.3% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Oakton is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 29.9% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the west.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Oakton
| Period | Oakton | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 8.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 7.3% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 6.6% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 5.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.7% of homes in Oakton are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.2 points, as it has nationally. Oakton has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Virginia cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Oakton
| Period | Oakton | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1978 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1979 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Oakton are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the northeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Oakton
| Period | Oakton | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,853 | $1,470 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,894 | $1,583 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,472 | $1,907 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,635 | $2,236 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$782 | +$766 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in Oakton runs $2,635 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $782 a month since 2006–10, up 42%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.7% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Oakton
Bachelor's degrees in Oakton
| Period | Oakton | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.9% | 46.6% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 75.0% | 48.2% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 77.5% | 51.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 80.5% | 53.9% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Oakton is highly educated: about eight in ten adults 25 and older (80.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.6 points, in line with the national trend. Only six of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Oakton
| Period | Oakton | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.6% | 89.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.2% | 90.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.4% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.1% | 91.2% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +1.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Oakton: 99.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.5 points, mirroring the country. Of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people, only two have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Oakton
| Period | Oakton | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 5.9% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Oakton has been low: just 2.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 22 of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Oakton compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakton | 2.83 | 43.9 | 4.7% | 16.2% | 3.7% | 1982 | $2,635 | 80.5% | 99.1% | 2.0% |
| Fairfax | 2.76 | 38.3 | 5.8% | 32.4% | 3.2% | 1982 | $2,405 | 68.7% | 94.8% | 3.5% |
| Vienna | 2.89 | 41.2 | 7.5% | 26.0% | 3.7% | 1975 | $2,935 | 74.7% | 95.3% | 4.0% |
| Fair Oaks | 2.44 | 36.5 | 5.5% | 55.5% | 5.9% | 1998 | $2,405 | 69.1% | 94.3% | 5.3% |
| Wolf Trap | 2.97 | 45.7 | 5.2% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 1980 | $3,113 | 84.6% | 98.3% | 2.1% |
| Dunn Loring | 2.77 | 41.1 | 4.2% | 30.5% | 1.5% | 1984 | $3,099 | 79.5% | 96.8% | 2.4% |
| Woodburn | 2.96 | 34.9 | 16.2% | 49.6% | 4.5% | 1973 | $2,757 | 62.6% | 96.8% | 0.3% |
| Tysons Corner | 2.12 | 38.0 | 7.3% | 61.8% | 6.7% | 1995 | $2,606 | 81.6% | 98.3% | 4.5% |
| Reston | 2.31 | 40.5 | 7.4% | 39.3% | 6.2% | 1987 | $2,294 | 72.1% | 95.9% | 4.5% |
| Franklin Farm | 3.02 | 44.2 | 3.6% | 6.3% | 3.9% | 1985 | $2,793 | 79.9% | 97.3% | 3.1% |
| Idylwood | 2.50 | 37.6 | 7.5% | 44.0% | 3.1% | 1974 | $2,210 | 64.9% | 89.9% | 3.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Oakton. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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