Dahlgren, VA is a small unincorporated community in King George County. It is home to Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, the base for U.S. Navy and Defense Department operations in the region. It has an estimated population of 5,601 per the 2010 census. Despite its small size, Dahlgren is highly ranked in many regards when compared to other places in the United States. According to BestPlaces.net data, Dahlgren ranks very well on safety with an overall crime rate of 0 incidents per 1,000 people—one of the lowest rates in the country! Additionally, it scores high marks for air quality, with an AQI (Air Quality Index) rating of 16 which is much better than the national average of 33. Moreover, Dahlgren ranks extremely well on cost of living and housing affordability with median home prices lower than 80 percent of the rest of Virginia and a cost-of-living ranking 24 percent lower than the state's average. These factors make Dahlgren an attractive place to live for those looking for a safe environment at an affordable price point.
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