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South Riding
  • Suburb in Virginia

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  2. Crime & Safety
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  3. Housing
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  4. Nightlife
    grade B minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
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  7. Jobs
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  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
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  10. Health & Fitness
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  11. Outdoor Activities
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  12. Commute
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South Riding is a suburb of Washington, D.C. with a population of 33,358. South Riding is in Loudoun County and is one of the best places to live in Virginia. Living in South Riding offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In South Riding there are a lot of parks. Many families live in South Riding and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in South Riding are highly rated.

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About South Riding...
Population
33,358

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$652,000
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$2,597
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    16%
  • Own
    84%
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South Riding Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
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Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    No data available  
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    No data available  
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    No data available  
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    No data available  
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    No data available  
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    No data available  
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    14%
  • 10-17 years
    15%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    10%
  • 35-44 years
    20%
  • 45-54 years
    18%
  • 55-64 years
    10%
  • 65+ years
    5%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    35%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17%
    national  28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    11%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    national  11%

Working in South Riding

Jobs
grade A
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$183,056
National
$75,149

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