Electricity rates in South Riding, Virginia
South Riding, VA ranks 1 of 23 Virginia cities for the newest homes (median year built 2006). South Riding, Virginia has 34,200 residents in 10,429 households; 15.0% heat with electricity.
South Riding is a census-designated place, a Census Bureau statistical area and not an incorporated city; the figures describe South Riding as the Bureau draws it.
South Riding on the map
Loudoun County, with South Riding marked
Housing and heating in South Riding
South Riding, VA: 222 of 10,452 homes were built before 1980 and 8,192 in 2000 or later. South Riding, VA has 4,878 detached houses, 543 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 88 mobile homes.
Age of homes in South Riding, VA
% of homes by decade built, South Riding, VA
- 0pre-40
- 040s
- 050s
- 060s
- 270s
- 180s
- 1890s
- 5100s
- 2610s
- 120+
Heating fuel in South Riding, VA
| South Riding, VA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Riding, VA, median year built | 2006 | 2002 | +4 years | 1 of 23 |
| South Riding, VA, built before 1980 | 2.1% | 13.4% | -11.3 points | 23 of 23 |
| South Riding, VA, built 2000 or later | 78.4% | 55.1% | +23.3 points | 1 of 23 |
| South Riding, VA, detached houses | 46.7% | 51.6% | -4.9 points | 13 of 23 |
| South Riding, VA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 5.2% | 15.9% | -10.7 points | 21 of 23 |
| South Riding, VA, mobile homes | 0.8% | 0.5% | +0.3 points | 5 of 23 |
| South Riding, VA, renter households | 16.9% | 22.1% | -5.2 points | 20 of 23 |
| South Riding, VA, median home value | $689,400 | $701,000 | -$11,600 | 5 of 23 |
| South Riding, VA, median gross rent a month | $2,853 | $2,317 | +$536 | 2 of 23 |
| South Riding, VA, people per household | 3.28 | 3.02 | +0.26 | 3 of 23 |
Who supplies South Riding
Loudoun County lists 2 utilities for South Riding, VA (34,200 residents): homes pay 11.57 to 14.09 cents per kWh, about $119 to $146 a month at 1,032 kWh, 0.8% to 0.9% of the $190,701 South Riding median income. Loudoun County page.
Facts about South Riding
- Residents of South Riding, VA, ACS 2023
- 34,20020 of 23 Virginia cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in South Riding, VA
- $190,7012 of 23 of those cities
- Households in South Riding, VA
- 10,4293.28 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in South Riding, VA
- 83.1%8,670 owners and 1,759 renter households
- Housing units in South Riding, VA
- 10,45223 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in South Riding, VA
- 15.0%1,565 of 10,429 homes
- Land area of South Riding, VA
- 6.8 sq mi4,996.3 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in South Riding, VA
- 0.8% to 0.9%at 1,032 kWh a month over the $190,701 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of South Riding, VA
- 484NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 1,415.2 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in South Riding, VA
- 2006222 of 10,452 homes (2.1%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in South Riding, VA
- $689,400$2,853 gross rent a month, 4.97% of value a year
Who lives in South Riding: income, cars, homes
In South Riding, VA, 613 of 1,743 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 3,340 households moved in since 2018 and 365 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. In South Riding, VA, 210 households own no vehicle and 8,416 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. South Riding, VA homes: 9,808 have 3+ bedrooms, 157 none or one, median 7.1 rooms. In South Riding, VA, 618 of 10,429 households earn under $35,000, 661 $35,000-$75,000, 2,259 $75,000-$150,000 and 6,891 $150,000 or more. 1,364 residents of South Riding, VA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 38.2. Of 19,233 workers in South Riding, VA, 5,256 work from home, 11,813 drive alone, 286 ride transit and 275 walk.
Household income in South Riding, VA
| South Riding, VA | Value | Rank in Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| South Riding, VA, households under $35,000 | 5.9% | 21 of 23 |
| South Riding, VA, households $150,000 or more | 66.1% | 2 of 23 |
| South Riding, VA, residents below poverty | 4.0% | 19 of 23 |
| South Riding, VA, median age | 38.2 | 10 of 23 |
| South Riding, VA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 93.8% | 2 of 23 |
| South Riding, VA, households without a vehicle | 2.0% | 21 of 23 |
| South Riding, VA, households with 2+ vehicles | 80.7% | 2 of 23 |
| South Riding, VA, workers at home | 27.3% | 5 of 23 |
| South Riding, VA, cost-burdened renters | 35.2% | 23 of 23 |
| South Riding, VA, moved in since 2018 | 32.0% | 15 of 23 |
| South Riding, VA, moved in before 2000 | 3.5% | 23 of 23 |
Cost of living with electricity in South Riding
South Riding, VA: 10,429 households at $1,618 a year per home for electricity (Loudoun County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $16.9 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,523 a year per household.
| Group in South Riding, VA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of South Riding, VA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Riding, VA, all households | 10,429 | $1,618 | $16.9 million | 0.85% |
| South Riding, VA, homeowners | 8,670 | $1,781 | $15.4 million | 0.93% |
| South Riding, VA, renters | 1,759 | $1,061 | $1.9 million | 0.56% |
Outage risk around South Riding
South Riding, VA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 475 wind and 9 tornado, 1,415.2 per 100,000 residents of 34,200. Top gust near South Riding, VA: 70 knots, 81 mph. Damage near South Riding, VA: $13.6M.
Reports within 15 miles of South Riding, VA
wind and tornado reports, South Riding, VA
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- 26'24
- 37'25
| South Riding, VA | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Riding, VA, 2015 | 39 | 1 | 40 |
| South Riding, VA, 2016 | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| South Riding, VA, 2017 | 56 | 4 | 60 |
| South Riding, VA, 2018 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| South Riding, VA, 2019 | 80 | 1 | 81 |
| South Riding, VA, 2020 | 40 | 1 | 41 |
| South Riding, VA, 2021 | 56 | 0 | 56 |
| South Riding, VA, 2022 | 50 | 1 | 51 |
| South Riding, VA, 2023 | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| South Riding, VA, 2024 | 25 | 1 | 26 |
| South Riding, VA, 2025 | 37 | 0 | 37 |
Analyst note on South Riding
Household income in South Riding, VA is $190,701; 8,670 of its 10,429 households own. 1,565 of the 10,429 occupied homes in South Riding, VA heat with electricity. South Riding, VA counts 34,200 residents in 10,429 households, on 6.8 square miles.
South Riding, VA has 10,452 housing units, 23 of them vacant or seasonal. South Riding, VA ranks 1 of 23 Virginia cities for the fewest cost-burdened renters (35.2%). South Riding, VA ranks 2 of 23 Virginia cities for the highest median rent ($2,853 a month).
South Riding, VA ranks 2 of 23 Virginia cities for the lowest share of electric heating (15%).
Bill and heat pump calculator, South Riding
Compare South Riding with nearby cities
| City near South Riding, VA | Distance from South Riding | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Riding, VA (this page) | 0 mi | 34,200 | $190,701 | 2006 | $689,400 | 484 | 27.3% |
| Centreville, VA | 6.3 mi southeast | 71,885 (+37,685) | $143,704 (-$46,997) | 1991 (-15 yr) | $565,900 (-$123,500) | 544 (+60) | 19.5% (-7.8 pts) |
| Ashburn, VA | 8.3 mi north | 45,551 (+11,351) | $152,094 (-$38,607) | 1999 (-7 yr) | $659,000 (-$30,400) | 490 (+6) | 25.8% (-1.5 pts) |
| Sterling, VA | 8.7 mi northeast | 31,251 (-2,949) | $125,753 (-$64,948) | 1981 (-25 yr) | $508,400 (-$181,000) | 597 (+113) | 12.9% (-14.5 pts) |
| Fair Oaks, VA | 9.0 mi east | 35,472 (+1,272) | $119,387 (-$71,314) | 1998 (-8 yr) | $580,500 (-$108,900) | 697 (+213) | 26.8% (-0.6 pts) |
| Reston, VA | 9.4 mi east | 63,542 (+29,342) | $139,515 (-$51,186) | 1983 (-23 yr) | $616,000 (-$73,400) | 756 (+272) | 30.2% (+2.9 pts) |
ZIP codes in South Riding
| ZIP area touching South Riding, VA | Share of the ZIP's land inside South Riding | Share of South Riding's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 20152 (South Riding, VA) | 51.4% | 100.0% |
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Questions on South Riding
South Riding: what is the electricity rate?
South Riding, VA has no price of its own; its 34,200 residents are served by one of 2 utilities, and a 1,032 kWh month costs $119 to $146.
South Riding: how does it rank among Virginia cities?
South Riding, VA: rank 20 of 23 by its 34,200 residents, rank 2 of 23 by $190,701 median income.
South Riding: how many homes heat with electricity?
South Riding, VA: 1,565 of 10,429 occupied homes, 15.0%; Loudoun County 31.7%.
South Riding: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,032 kWh a month, 0.8% to 0.9% of the $190,701 median income in South Riding, VA.
South Riding: damaging storms reported nearby?
484 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of South Riding, VA, 2015 to 2025, 1,415.2 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in South Riding?
South Riding, VA: median home built 2006; 222 of 10,452 homes (2.1%) predate 1980, 4,878 are detached and 543 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many South Riding, VA renters struggle with rent?
613 of 1,743 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many South Riding, VA households have no car?
210 households; 8,416 have two or more.
How big are the homes in South Riding, VA?
9,808 of 10,452 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 7.1 rooms.