Apartments for rent in Franconia, VA

Franconia is a town in Virginia with just over 20,000 residents. It's a great place to start a career, as young professionals make up a higher percentage of the population here (18%) than nationally (15%), though middle-aged professionals exist in large numbers as well. Overall, the city's population, with an average age of just under 37, skews younger than most cities in Virginia. Renters tend to be in the minority in the city, and 73% of residents own their homes. Relatively high rent costs may be a contributing factor, as the average rent of $1,927/month is substantially higher than the state average of $1,285.

Averaging about 37 minutes, Franconia's commute time is longer than the state average of about 30 minutes. Driving is the most common means of commuting to work, selected by 45% of residents, while public transit is used by only 9% of the population. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.

Many Franconia residents work in one of three industries: public administration, scientific, and retail. Together, these industries make up 27% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in management, making it the top career path in the city. With an average annual income of just over $122K, Franconia workers earn around $34,000 more than the average Virginia resident. Franconia's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average (7%), Franconia has a large percentage of residents older than 25 with advanced degrees, as 17% possess a Master's or a Doctorate. Furthermore, 24% possess a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average.