The Town FilesAshburn, Virginia
Community in Loudoun County · population 46,349 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $699,300
- Household income
- $154,978
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 21 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 41.6
Ashburn is a community of 46,349 people in Loudoun County, Virginia. The median home is worth $699,300, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks more upscale than 89% of Virginia towns, more of a college town than 88% of Virginia towns, better for young professionals than 87% of Virginia towns.
How Ashburn ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Ashburn is worth $699,300, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 4.5 times the median household income of $154,978, which is more affordable than 26% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $2,455 a month. 68.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ashburn | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $699,300 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $2,455 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $154,978 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.5× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 68.0% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 2000 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Ashburn
| People | Ashburn | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.6 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.1% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 22.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 66.1% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.0% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 28.0% | — |
| Work from home | 30.0% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 27.4 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.5% | 91.8% |
Weather in Ashburn
July highs average 87.2°F and January lows 24.9°F. About 45.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.0 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 32 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 119 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ashburn since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 18, 2004 about 7.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 5, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 99 times; the largest was 5.00 inches on July 2, 1968.
Severe weather in Loudoun County since 1996
Loudoun County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
| March 7, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4262: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Loudoun County
Loudoun County had 198,113 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $84,788 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Ashburn itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in Ashburn
25 public schools with 25,293 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High | 9-12 | 2,073 | 14.1 |
| Briar Woods High | 9-12 | 1,763 | 14.2 |
| Stone Bridge High | 9-12 | 1,697 | 13.0 |
| Brambleton Middle | 6-8 | 1,685 | 14.2 |
| Broad Run High | 9-12 | 1,586 | 13.6 |
| Rock Ridge High | PK-12 | 1,535 | 13.8 |
| Eagle Ridge Middle | 6-8 | 1,277 | 14.5 |
| Stone Hill Middle | 6-8 | 1,163 | 14.2 |
| Trailside Middle | 6-8 | 1,159 | 14.3 |
| Farmwell Station Middle | 6-8 | 983 | 13.1 |
| Moorefield Station Elementary | PK-5 | 951 | 14.9 |
| Madison's Trust Elementary | PK-5 | 874 | 14.6 |
Towns near Ashburn
- Moorefield, VA2.3 mi · 4,421 people · home $800,200
- Broadlands, VA2.6 mi · 14,021 people · home $896,900
- University Center, VA2.8 mi · 3,969 people · home $507,500
- Belmont, VA3.0 mi · 10,268 people · home $846,300
- Dulles Town Center, VA3.1 mi · 5,909 people · home $606,500
- Countryside, VA3.6 mi · 10,418 people · home $630,200
- Loudoun Valley Estates, VA3.8 mi · 11,436 people · home $814,200
- Sterling, VA3.9 mi · 30,337 people · home $526,000
Ashburn questions
Is Ashburn, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ashburn scores better for retirees than 43% of Virginia towns and quieter than 18%. 17.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.6).
How much does a house cost in Ashburn?
The median owner-occupied home in Ashburn is valued at $699,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $154,978, so homes cost about 4.5 times income. Median rent is $2,455 a month.
What is the weather like in Ashburn?
July highs average 87.2°F and January lows 24.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.1 inches of precipitation a year and 21.0 inches of snow.
Does Ashburn get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ashburn since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 18, 2004. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)