Haymarket is a very small town located in the state of Virginia. With a population of 1,560 people and three associated neighborhoods, Haymarket is the 245th largest community in Virginia.
Haymarket home prices are not only among the most expensive in Virginia, but Haymarket real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
Also of interest is that Haymarket has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 13.84% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Haymarket is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Haymarket’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
One downside of living in Haymarket is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Haymarket, the average commute to work is 33.85 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average.
If knowledge is power, Haymarket is a pretty powerful place. 55.03% of the adults in Haymarket have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.
The per capita income in Haymarket in 2022 was $58,325, which is wealthy relative to Virginia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $233,300 for a family of four.
Haymarket is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Haymarket home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Haymarket residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Haymarket include English, German, Irish, European, and Italian.
The most common language spoken in Haymarket is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Korean.