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Rose Hill CDP (Fairfax County)

Virginia · 21,045 residents · 5.618 sq mi
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Rose Hill CDP (Fairfax County) is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $131,389. Population has grown 40% since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $503,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. Households here earn about 72% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,045
+40%since 2000
from 15,058 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,746 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 2,680 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+1%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K15K17K20K23K1990201020202024Rose Hill CDP (Fairfax County)
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$131,389
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,815 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,614
+48%since 2000
from $34,213 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
75.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$503,200
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $194,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,829
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,031 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
23.8% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+59%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(10,301)
Black9.3%(1,396)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(1,604)
Asian8.5%(1,273)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.9%(8,875)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(10,509)
Black11.6%(2,437)
Hispanic / Latino21.5%(4,530)
Asian10.8%(2,266)
Other5.4%(1,128)
Diversity Score83.9%(17,651)
Diversity Score
84
+42%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 47.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
29.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.9 min
+59%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 72.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.5%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
24.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rose Hill CDP (Fairfax County), Virginia?

Rose Hill CDP (Fairfax County), Virginia has about 21,045 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rose Hill CDP (Fairfax County), Virginia?

The typical household in Rose Hill CDP (Fairfax County), Virginia earns about $131,389 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rose Hill CDP (Fairfax County), Virginia expensive?

In Rose Hill CDP (Fairfax County), Virginia, the median home is worth about $503,200, and the typical rent is about $1,829 a month.

How educated are people in Rose Hill CDP (Fairfax County), Virginia?

About 55.3% of adults age 25 and over in Rose Hill CDP (Fairfax County), Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rose Hill CDP (Fairfax County), Virginia?

About 4.4% of people in Rose Hill CDP (Fairfax County), Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rose Hill CDP (Fairfax County), Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Rose Hill CDP (Fairfax County), Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,370 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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