Warrenton, VA

Warrenton, Virginia

Warrenton, Virginia, in Fauquier county, is 26 miles W of Dale City, Virginia (center to center) and 43 miles W of Washington, District of Columbia. As of the year 2000 census, 6,670 people lived in Warrenton.

The People and Families of Warrenton

In Warrenton, about 44% of adults are married. Warrenton is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the town; the town has more single adults than most places of its size.

In Warrenton, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Warrenton had a median family income of $59,744. Many people in Warrenton make a good living. The bulk of the population of the town is doing well, with money to spend. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in Warrenton.)

Political Inclinations

Warrenton residents donated more money ($33,940) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Warrenton Housing

An estimated 59% of living spaces in Warrenton are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the town is younger than in most places. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in Warrenton as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Warrenton, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Warrenton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 15%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Warrenton, VA

Comparing Warrenton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Warrenton Almanac

Warrenton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Warrenton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Warrenton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Warrenton Public Libraries

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Warrenton Hospitals

FAUQUIER HOSP
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
500 HOSPITAL DR
(703) 347-2550
Emergency Service: Yes

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Warrenton High Schools (2004)

FAUQUIER HIGH
705 WATERLOO RD
540-347-6100
Serves 1,651 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12

Warrenton Colleges

(List of All Virginia Colleges)

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