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Moving to Clifton VA 20124?

Everything you need to know before moving to Clifton VA 20124. Is Clifton VA safe? Is Clifton VA a good place to live? The data below covers it. Demographics, public and private schools, FBI and state crime stats, air quality, climate, and top-rated restaurants. Live data from public APIs. No signup, no email required.

ZIP 20124: Clifton, VA at a Glance

Fairfax County

People & Housing in Clifton VA

Is Clifton VA a good place to live? Median income, housing, and who calls ZIP 20124 home.

Suburban

Population

15,117

Total people living in this ZIP. Bigger or smaller isn't better. Just how busy the area is.

Older

Median Age

46.8 yrs

Half the residents are older than this, half younger. A quick snapshot of who lives here.

Nat'l avg: 38.9 yrs

Affluent

Median Household Income

$208,125

What the typical household earns per year. Higher usually means a more affluent area.

Nat'l avg: $74,580

Very Expensive

Median Home Value

$851,100

What the typical owner-occupied home is worth. Use it to gauge if home prices fit your budget.

Nat'l avg: $281,900

Pricey

Median Rent

$2,146 /mo

Average monthly rent. Lower means more affordable for renters.

Nat'l avg: $1,402 /mo

Owner Dominated

Owner-Occupied

90.8%

Share of homes lived in by their owners. Higher often signals a more settled, established neighborhood.

Nat'l avg: 64.7%

Highly Educated

Bachelor's or Higher

75%

Share of adults 25+ who finished college. Often tracks with stronger job markets and schools.

Nat'l avg: 35.4%

Long Commute

Mean Commute

34 min

How long the typical worker travels to their job each day. Shorter means less time in the car or on transit.

Nat'l avg: 26 min

Crime & Safety in Clifton VA

Is Clifton VA safe? Here's what the FBI and local police report for ZIP 20124.

Low

Violent Crime Rate

1.1 / 1k

Homicide, robbery, aggravated assault, and sexual assault per 1,000 residents per year.

Low

Property Crime Rate

9.3 / 1k

Burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, and arson per 1,000 residents per year.

Moderate

Overall Crime Rate

15.1 / 1k

All reported incidents per 1,000 residents per year, including non-violent and non-property offenses.

Source: Fairfax County Police Department. Last 12 months (2025-07-01 to 2026-06-30). Rates per 1,000 residents using ACS population. Dataset.

Restaurants & Cafés Near Clifton VA

Moving to Clifton VA 20124? These are the top-rated restaurants and cafés within 5 miles.

20+restaurants20+caféswithin 5 miles

Must Visit

Sweetwater Tavern

4.6(3,221 reviews)· $$

American

14250 Sweetwater Ln, Centreville, VA 20121, USA

Iron Age

4.3(2,518 reviews)· $$

Korean

6023 Centreville Crest Ln, Centreville, VA 20121, USA

Must Visit

Trattoria Villagio

4.6(2,500 reviews)· $$

Italian

7145 Main St, Clifton, VA 20124, USA

McDonald's

3.4(2,480 reviews)· $

American

5931 Fort Dr, Centreville, VA 20120, USA

Sō Korean BBQ

4.5(2,419 reviews)· $$

Korean

5728 Pickwick Rd, Centreville, VA 20121, USA

Cinemark Centreville

4.3(2,252 reviews)

Restaurant

6201 Multiplex Dr, Centreville, VA 20121, USA

Schools Near Clifton VA

Moving to Clifton VA 20124? Public and private schools closest to this ZIP, with the ones parents typically look at.

10elementary14middle5highwithin 5 miles · 26 public · 7 private

Liberty Middle

Public

Middle· 2.5 mi away

Grades 07 to 08

6801 Union Mill Rd., Clifton, VA, 20124

Manassas Park Elementary

Public

Elementary· 2.6 mi away

Grades 03 to 05

9298 Cougar Court, Manassas Park, VA, 20111

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ST ANDREW THE APOSTLE SCHOOL

Private

Elementary· 2.7 mi away

· Catholic· 187 students

6720B UNION MILL RD, CLIFTON, VA, 20124

Cougar Elementary

Public

Elementary· 2.7 mi away

Grades PK to 02

9330 Brandon St., Manassas Park, VA, 20111

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MANASSAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Private

Elementary· 3.1 mi away

· Other religious· 180 students

9296 W CARONDELET DR, MANASSAS PARK, VA, 20111

Manassas Park High

Public

High· 3.2 mi away

Grades 09 to 12

8200 Euclid Ave, Manassas Park, VA, 20111

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Manassas Park Middle

Public

Middle· 3.2 mi away

Grades 06 to 08

8202 Euclid Ave, Manassas Park, VA, 20111

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Fairview Elementary

Public

Middle· 3.3 mi away

Grades PK to 06

5815 Ox Rd, Fairfax Station, VA, 22039

Union Mill Elementary

Public

Middle· 3.3 mi away

Grades PK to 06

13611 Springstone Dr, Clifton, VA, 20124

Centreville High

Public

High· 3.4 mi away

Grades 09 to 12

6001 Union Mill Rd, Clifton, VA, 20124

Willow Springs Elementary

Public

Middle· 3.5 mi away

Grades PK to 06

5400 Willow Springs School Rd, Fairfax, VA, 22030

LITTLE FLOCK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Private

Elementary· 3.5 mi away

· Other religious· 27 students

11911 BRADDOCK RD, FAIRFAX, VA, 22030

Public schools: NCES Common Core of Data 2024-25. Private schools: NCES Private School Survey 2021-22 (newest released, biennial).

Air Quality in Clifton VA

Is Clifton VA safe to breathe? Live EPA readings for particulates, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide.

Clean Air

EPA US AQI

The EPA's overall Air Quality Index. 0-50 good, 51-100 moderate, 101+ starts being unhealthy for sensitive groups.

Nat'l avg: 50

Clean

PM2.5

8.2 µg/m³

Tiny particles from car exhaust, fires, and dust that get deep into your lungs. Lower is healthier. EPA's safe limit is 9.

Nat'l avg: 9 µg/m³

Clean

PM10

9 µg/m³

Coarser airborne particles like dust and pollen. WHO considers under 15 µg/m³ healthy.

Nat'l avg: 15 µg/m³

Moderate

Ozone

74 µg/m³

Ground-level ozone, the main ingredient in smog. Spikes on hot, sunny days.

Nat'l avg: 100 µg/m³

Low NO2

NO₂

7 µg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide, mostly from car exhaust. Higher near busy roads and highways.

Nat'l avg: 10 µg/m³

Low CO

Carbon Monoxide

152 µg/m³

Carbon monoxide from cars, gas heaters, and fires. Outdoor levels in residential areas usually run well below safety limits.

Nat'l avg: 4000 µg/m³

Climate in Clifton VA (3-yr avg)

Moving to Clifton VA 20124? Summer highs, winter lows, precipitation, and how hot or cold it actually gets.

Hot

Summer Avg High

85.8°F

How hot a typical summer afternoon gets. Personal taste. Some love it warm.

Mild

Winter Avg Low

31.2°F

How cold a typical winter night gets. Below freezing means real winters.

Comfortable

Annual Rainfall

42"

Total inches of rain per year. U.S. average is around 30 inches.

Minimal

Annual Snowfall

3.5"

Average inches of snow per year. 0-5 mild, 30+ serious winter, shoveling weather.

Hot Often

Days ≥ 90°F / yr

How many days a year feel sweltering. More days = bigger AC bills.

Many Freezes

Days ≤ 32°F / yr

How many days a year hit freezing. More days = bigger heating bills and icy mornings.

Annual Avg High

66.9°F

Average daily high across the year. Useful one-number summary of how warm the area runs.

Annual Avg Low

49.1°F

Average daily low across the year. Together with the high, gives you the typical temperature swing.

Data sources: ZIP geocoding via Zippopotam, demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS 5-year survey (2022), air quality and climate from Open-Meteo, restaurants from Google Places (powered by Google). National averages from ACS 2022. Census numbers reflect a rolling 5-year average. Air quality reflects the most recent hourly observation. Climate averages cover the 3 most recent calendar years. Restaurant data filtered to 1,000+ reviews within 5 miles. Verify with local sources before making relocation decisions.

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