The Town FilesChantilly, Virginia
Community in Fairfax County · population 24,301 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $663,600
- Household income
- $157,124
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 21 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 41.3
Chantilly is a community of 24,301 people in Fairfax County, Virginia. The median home is worth $663,600, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks better for cycling than 94% of Virginia towns, better transit than 90% of Virginia towns, more vibrant than 89% of Virginia towns.
How Chantilly 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 Chantilly is worth $663,600, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $157,124, which is more affordable than 33% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $2,312 a month. 81.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Chantilly | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $663,600 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $2,312 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $157,124 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 81.1% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Chantilly
| People | Chantilly | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.3% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 24.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59.7% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 42.9% | — |
| Work from home | 24.2% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 27.8 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.6% | 91.8% |
Weather in Chantilly
July highs average 87.6°F and January lows 25.2°F. About 43.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.0 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 33 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 102 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chantilly since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 1, 1973 about 8.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 31, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 121 times; the largest was 5.00 inches on July 2, 1968.
Severe weather in Fairfax County since 1996
Fairfax County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, freezing, hurricane.
| 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 Fairfax County
Fairfax County had 636,430 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $114,100 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Chantilly itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in Chantilly
9 public schools with 10,114 students, about 13.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chantilly High | 9-12 | 3,006 | 13.3 |
| Westfield High | 9-12 | 2,746 | 13.7 |
| J. Michael Lunsford Middle | 6-8 | 1,235 | 13.6 |
| Rocky Run Middle | 7-8 | 886 | 13.2 |
| Franklin Middle | 7-8 | 824 | 13.1 |
| Poplar Tree Elementary | PK-6 | 721 | 15.7 |
| Brookfield Elementary | PK-6 | 696 | 13.9 |
| Chantilly Governor's STEM Academy | Other | — | — |
| Chantilly High School Academy | Other | — | — |
Towns near Chantilly
- Greenbriar, VA2.6 mi · 8,421 people · home $662,500
- Navy, VA2.8 mi · 4,327 people · home $1,004,000
- Franklin Farm, VA2.9 mi · 19,189 people · home $829,600
- Floris, VA3.3 mi · 8,341 people · home $872,800
- Centreville, VA3.4 mi · 73,518 people · home $590,500
- Fair Lakes, VA3.8 mi · 8,404 people · home $588,200
- South Riding, VA4.1 mi · 33,877 people · home $746,200
- Bull Run, VA4.3 mi · 6,972 people · home $918,700
Chantilly questions
Is Chantilly, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Chantilly scores better for retirees than 22% of Virginia towns and quieter than 13%. 13.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.3).
How much does a house cost in Chantilly?
The median owner-occupied home in Chantilly is valued at $663,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $157,124, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $2,312 a month.
What is the weather like in Chantilly?
July highs average 87.6°F and January lows 25.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.2 inches of precipitation a year and 21.0 inches of snow.
Does Chantilly get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chantilly since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 1, 1973. 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)