Living in Oakton
Oakton is a large place in Virginia, United States, home to 34,166 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 1%, #31 of 12,111), expat professionals (top 1%, #39 of 7,271), climate-conscious movers (top 4%, #387 of 12,111).
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- It is part of Greater Washington, D.C., 25 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 26 min and sets around 22:51; in late June it sets around 2:38.
How Oakton ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Virginia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 64 | #1,003 of 11,898 | #49 of 235 | Map |
| Low-income household | 45 | #3,298 of 9,771 | #84 of 213 | Map |
| Low-income family | 57 | #1,766 of 8,006 | #54 of 179 | Map |
| Single parent | 64 | #887 of 6,237 | #33 of 156 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 70 | #1,143 of 9,474 | #54 of 199 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #782 of 9,474 | #43 of 199 | Map |
| Early retiree | 72 | #685 of 10,762 | #40 of 225 | Map |
| Single professional | 72 | #251 of 4,537 | #24 of 121 | Map |
| Young professional | 73 | #399 of 4,444 | #29 of 108 | Map |
| DINKS | 80 | #180 of 3,053 | #24 of 75 | Map |
| Remote worker | 64 | #1,309 of 7,271 | #52 of 174 | Map |
| Commuter | 78 | #327 of 6,227 | #36 of 131 | Map |
| Car-free household | 68 | #891 of 3,933 | #32 of 93 | Map |
| Student | 75 | #450 of 2,119 | #17 of 44 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 55 | #1,649 of 8,006 | #57 of 179 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 43 | #5,740 of 12,111 | #128 of 249 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 69 | #672 of 4,114 | #29 of 96 | Map |
| Expat professional | 83 | #39 of 7,271 | #20 of 174 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 78 | #435 of 9,474 | #26 of 199 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 43 | #11,559 of 18,063 | #339 of 378 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 16 | #10,168 of 16,523 | #280 of 342 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 31 | #13,698 of 18,063 | #341 of 378 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 79 | #351 of 16,523 | #25 of 342 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 83 | #66 of 21,167 | #15 of 425 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 75 | #387 of 12,111 | #22 of 249 | Map |
| Coastal living | 68 | #2,222 of 6,413 | #80 of 158 | Map |
| Business owner | 85 | #31 of 12,111 | #27 of 249 | Map |
| Digital native | 62 | #753 of 4,750 | #29 of 123 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Vienna (Virginia) 4 km
- Fairfax (Virginia) 4 km
- Mantua (Virginia) 5 km
- Merrifield 6 km
- Wolf Trap 7 km
- Woodburn (Virginia) 7 km
- Dunn Loring 7 km
- Tysons 7 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.