Dumfries, VA Economy


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Dumfries, VA is a beautiful city located in southeastern Virginia. It boasts many local businesses such as Dumfries Automotive Repair & Parts, Family Pet Grooming, and Westridge Beauty Supply. The cost of living in Dumfries is slightly higher than the national average, but still remains relatively affordable. The average 2 bedroom rent in Dumfries is $1,660 compared to the U.S rate of $1,430 and the Grocery Cost Index in Dumfries is 108 versus 100 in the US. Overall, it's a great city with a cost of living that won't break the bank!

Dumfries has an unemployment rate of 5.2%. The US average is 6.0%.

Dumfries has seen the job market increase by 1.9% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 38.8%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Dumfries
- The Sales Tax Rate for Dumfries is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Dumfries is 5.8%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Dumfries
- The average income of a Dumfries resident is $22,831 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Dumfries resident is $71,784 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyDumfries, VirginiaUnited States
  5.26
  -5.3%-6.2%
  38.8%33.5%
  6.0%6.2%
  5.8%4.6%
  $25,414$37,638
  $71,784$69,021
  $72,151$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.3%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  14.8%6.8%
  2.1%10.0%
  0.5%2.5%
  5.0%11.0%
  1.1%4.8%
  0.0%0.8%
  1.7%1.9%
  4.0%4.7%
  0.0%1.9%
  11.9%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  3.3%4.2%
  8.5%9.3%
  6.2%14.0%
  4.1%2.1%
  14.4%7.0%
  9.4%4.8%
  12.7%4.7%
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Over 15 years ago

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Over 15 years ago

Virginia has a mild temperate climate with a nice mix of seasons. The leaves are beautiful in the fall and the flowers are plentiful in the  More

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Over 16 years ago

Excelent suburban place to live 25 miles from Washington DC. 4 national parks within a few miles of 22025. Except for notorious traffic situation can be in downtown DC  More

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