Cascades SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Cascades summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Cascades. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Cascades is 149 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Cascades is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Cascades is $721,414.
The median income in Cascades is $167,171.
Cascades's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Cascades Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Cascades | Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 112 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 104 | 100 |
| Health | 259 | 131 | 100 |
| Housing | 107 | 105 | 100 |
| Transportation | 105 | 105 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Cascades, VA Weather
The average high in Cascades is 66.3° and the average low is 44.4°.
There are 74.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 41.8 inches of precipitation each year with 21.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Cascades |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 41.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 21.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Cascades Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Cascades
The current population in Cascades is 12,357. The population has increased 2.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,357 | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 12,489 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 12,542 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 12,509 | 3.1% |
| 2020 | 12,132 | 6.5% |
| 2019 | 11,389 | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 11,670 | -3.8% |
| 2017 | 12,132 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 12,205 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 12,194 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 12,231 | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 12,528 | 3.9% |
| 2012 | 12,056 | 2.9% |
| 2011 | 11,720 | -2.7% |
| 2010 | 12,051 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Cascades
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Cascades is:
53.8% White with 6,652 White residents.
4.4% African American with 546 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 5 American Indian residents.
20.8% Asian with 2,575 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 11 Hawaiian residents.
4.5% Other with 551 Other residents.
5.9% Two Or More with 729 Two Or More residents.
10.4% Hispanic with 1,288 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Cascades | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.8% | 58.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.4% | 18.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 20.8% | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 4.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.9% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 10.4% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Cascades
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Cascades is 48.4% female with 5,980 female residents.
Cascades is 51.6% male with 6,377 male residents.
| Gender | Cascades | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.6% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Cascades for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Cascades completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Cascades completed 9-12th grade.
11.0% of adults in Cascades completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Cascades completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Cascades completed associate's degree.
37.0% of adults in Cascades completed bachelor's degree.
25.0% of adults in Cascades completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Cascades completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Cascades completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Cascades | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 11.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 37.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 25.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Cascades, Virginia
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2.8% of households in Cascades earn Less than $10,000.
1.1% of households in Cascades earn $10,000 to $14,999.
0.6% of households in Cascades earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.4% of households in Cascades earn $25,000 to $34,999.
3.4% of households in Cascades earn $35,000 to $49,999.
8.3% of households in Cascades earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.1% of households in Cascades earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.0% of households in Cascades earn $100,000 to $149,999.
17.8% of households in Cascades earn $150,000 to $199,999.
36.5% of households in Cascades earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Cascades | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.8% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.1% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 0.6% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.4% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.4% | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.3% | 14.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.1% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.0% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 17.8% | 11.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 36.5% | 17.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
