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Cost of living in Idylwood summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Idylwood. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Idylwood is 155 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Idylwood is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Idylwood is $813,646.
The median income in Idylwood is $120,109.
Idylwood's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Idylwood Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Idylwood | Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 112 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 103 | 104 | 100 |
| Health | 282 | 131 | 100 |
| Housing | 105 | 105 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 105 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Idylwood, VA Weather
The average high in Idylwood is 65.7° and the average low is 45.7°.
There are 77.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 43.0 inches of precipitation each year with 19.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Idylwood |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 43.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 19.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Idylwood Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Idylwood
The current population in Idylwood is 17,559. The population has increased 12.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,559 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 17,469 | -1.8% |
| 2022 | 17,788 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 17,687 | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 18,099 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 18,273 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 18,431 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 18,678 | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 18,921 | 2.2% |
| 2015 | 18,514 | 4.9% |
| 2014 | 17,643 | -1.4% |
| 2013 | 17,888 | 6.8% |
| 2012 | 16,756 | 4.2% |
| 2011 | 16,084 | 2.6% |
| 2010 | 15,676 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Idylwood
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Idylwood is:
44.7% White with 7,843 White residents.
7.7% African American with 1,350 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 7 American Indian residents.
20.5% Asian with 3,607 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 4 Hawaiian residents.
2.5% Other with 431 Other residents.
4.5% Two Or More with 798 Two Or More residents.
20.0% Hispanic with 3,519 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Idylwood | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44.7% | 58.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 7.7% | 18.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 20.5% | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.5% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 20.0% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Idylwood
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Idylwood is 49.6% female with 8,712 female residents.
Idylwood is 50.4% male with 8,847 male residents.
| Gender | Idylwood | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Idylwood for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Idylwood completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Idylwood completed 9-12th grade.
12.0% of adults in Idylwood completed high school / ged.
11.0% of adults in Idylwood completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Idylwood completed associate's degree.
29.0% of adults in Idylwood completed bachelor's degree.
25.0% of adults in Idylwood completed master's degree.
5.0% of adults in Idylwood completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Idylwood completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Idylwood | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 12.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 11.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 25.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Idylwood, Virginia
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1.1% of households in Idylwood earn Less than $10,000.
2.3% of households in Idylwood earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.8% of households in Idylwood earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.6% of households in Idylwood earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.9% of households in Idylwood earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.6% of households in Idylwood earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.8% of households in Idylwood earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.2% of households in Idylwood earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.1% of households in Idylwood earn $150,000 to $199,999.
26.7% of households in Idylwood earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Idylwood | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.1% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.3% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.8% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.6% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.9% | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.6% | 14.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.8% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.2% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.1% | 11.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 26.7% | 17.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)








