Opal, VA
Living in Opal
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute4
Public Transit1
Affordability25
Public Safety93
Airports85
Hospitals80
Colleges86
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools94
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
690Population+18 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+17 (2010–19)
31%College-Educated+31% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years34%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black6%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial5%
Native American10%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate24%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$96kMedian Household Income-$25k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
46 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+20% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K17%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more17%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector69%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office18%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Worked at home14%
Housing
$332kMedian Home Value-$22k (2010–19)
44%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$499 (2010–19)
84%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached93%
Multiple units2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200944%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
$50K to $99K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K37%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas31%
Utility gas17%
Wood17%
Crime
Violent Crime in Opal
United States45
Virginia30
Washington Metro Area33
Fauquier County10
Property Crime in Opal
United States48
Virginia39
Washington Metro Area35
Fauquier County13
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump49%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 37 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Opal
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding46
Tornado17
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Opal, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Opal, VA
Midland Christian Academy
5 miles, E
St John Evangelist Elementary School
7 miles, N
Highland School
8 miles, N
Providence Christian Academy
11 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Opal, VA
University of Mary Washington
28 miles, SE
Fairfax University of America
30 miles, NE
George Mason University
31 miles, NE
IGlobal University
38 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Opal, VA
Fauquier Hospital
7 miles, N
Novant Prince William Medical Center
20 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Opal, VA
Washington Dulles International Airport
30 miles, NE
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
45 miles, E
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport
48 miles, SW
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
64 miles, W