Discover the 6 Richest Counties in Virginia (and Who Lives There)

Virginia has a large GDP and is considered one of the wealthiest states in the US. Its proximity to Washington DC has made Virginia a very important state in the nation. Historically, it is also a notable state rich with a great history about our founding fathers and the founding of this country, and even the conflicts that this country witnessed. In terms of wealth, where do the counties in Virginia stand within the state? Which counties in Virginia are at the top of the list?

One such county (which is an independent city treated like a county) is the eighth wealthiest county in the country. Where do the rest stand? Let’s take a look at the six richest counties in Virginia.

1. Falls Church City

Located in Northern Virginia, Falls Church is a part of the Washington metropolitan area and is an independent city. The city was named after The Falls Church which is part of the Episcopal Church. Falls Church has a high GDP and a high median income because it is home to many Fortune 500 companies, as well as people who work in Washington DC. The median home price in Falls Church is $957,075. Notable people who have lived, currently live, or were born in Falls Church include drag performer Tatianna, musician John Hartmann, and swimmer Jayme Cramer.

2. Arlington County

Located in the Washington metropolitan area, Arlington County is where the Pentagon is headquartered. Other notable buildings and landmarks in Arlington County include the DEA, the Reagan National Airport, and Arlington National Cemetery. Arlington County has a high GDP and a high median income because it is home to many Fortune 500 companies, as well as various governmental headquarters. The median home price in Arlington County is $772,330. Notable people who have lived, currently live, or were born in Arlington County include Al Gore, Jim Morrison, Patch Adams, and Robert E. Lee.

3. Fairfax County

Located in Northern Virginia, Fairfax County is part of the suburban area of Washington D.C. The county has a high GDP because it has numerous Fortune 500 companies and many wealthy people working in D.C. and commuting daily. Notably, Fairfax was the first county to have a six-figure median household income. The median home price in Fairfax County is $699,400. Notable people who have lived, currently live, or were born in Fairfax County include George Mason, George Washington, Former Senator Jim Webb, and actress Christina Hendricks.

4. Loudoun County

Located in Northern Virginia, Loudoun County is the commonwealth’s third-most populated county with a population of 427,592. The county has a high GDP because it has numerous high-tech companies in the county, as well as Washington Dulles International Airport. The median home price in Loudoun County is $718,157. Notable people who have lived, currently live, or were born in Loudoun County include Madeleine Albright, James Monroe, and former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe.

5. Fairfax City

Located within Fairfax County, but an independent city in Virginia, Fairfax has a population of about 24,000. It is part of the Washington metropolitan area where the Orange Line of the Washington Metro serves the population living there. The city has a high GDP because it has numerous companies, its public school system, and those that commute to Washington D.C. The median home price in Fairfax City is $682,772. Notable people who have lived, currently live, or were born in Fairfax City include Brian Kendrick, Jason Sudeikis, and Christina Hendricks.

6. Alexandria City

Located in Northern Virginia, Alexandria is a city that is across Washington D.C. and part of its metropolitan area. The city has a high GDP because many government officials live in Alexandria, as well as private companies located here that contract services to the US government. The median home price in Alexandria City is $608,562. Notable people who have lived, currently live, or were born in Alexandria City include William O. Douglas, Cass Elliot, Gerald R. Ford, and Senator Angus King.

Conclusion

And there you have it, these are the six richest counties in Virginia. The people living here are quite wealthy and many of these counties and cities are located in Washington D.C. This means most people commute to work in Washington. This has been a signifying trend in the past two decades, as the population of Virginia boomed in the north.

6 Richest Counties in Virginia

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