The Town FilesKing George, Virginia
Community in King George County · population 4,970 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $380,500
- Household income
- $98,622
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 37.1
King George is a community of 4,970 people in King George County, Virginia. The median home is worth $380,500, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks better for families than 82% of Virginia towns.
How King George 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 King George is worth $380,500, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $98,622, which is more affordable than 48% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $1,384 a month. 70.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | King George | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $380,500 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,384 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $98,622 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 70.6% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 2000 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in King George
| People | King George | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.2% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 28.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.9% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 18.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.7% | — |
| Work from home | 17.9% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 34.6 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.4% | 91.8% |
Weather in King George
July highs average 87.4°F and January lows 26.3°F. About 44.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.6 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 32 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 93 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of King George since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 5, 1979 about 8.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 13, 2013.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 24 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 12, 2011.
Severe weather in King George County since 1996
King George County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 11, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4644: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in King George County
King George County had 13,745 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $94,680 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in King George itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Public schools in King George
4 public schools with 3,997 students, about 14.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| King George High | 9-12 | 1,493 | 15.9 |
| King George Middle | 6-8 | 1,057 | 14.1 |
| King George Elementary | PK-5 | 733 | 13.6 |
| Sealston Elementary | K-5 | 714 | 15.5 |
Towns near King George
- Dahlgren, VA7.8 mi · 2,946 people · home $423,300
- Colonial Beach, VA10.4 mi · 3,908 people · home $268,200
- Falmouth, VA15.4 mi · 4,956 people · home $438,200
- Aquia Harbour, VA16.3 mi · 6,836 people · home $461,000
- Fredericksburg, VA16.5 mi · 27,982 people · home $483,700
- Quantico Base, VA18.3 mi · 5,221 people · home —
- Triangle, VA19.9 mi · 9,589 people · home $505,300
- Cherry Hill, VA20.6 mi · 23,683 people · home $492,500
King George questions
Is King George, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, King George scores better for retirees than 33% of Virginia towns and quieter than 49%. 15.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.1).
How much does a house cost in King George?
The median owner-occupied home in King George is valued at $380,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $98,622, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $1,384 a month.
What is the weather like in King George?
July highs average 87.4°F and January lows 26.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.8 inches of precipitation a year and 11.6 inches of snow.
Does King George get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of King George since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 5, 1979. 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)