10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ashburn, VA

 

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A suburb west of Washington, D.C., Ashburn offers residents easy access to health care as well as diverse shopping and dining options — all within reach of the renowned historic sites and attractions in the nation’s capital. Ashburn museums and sites, such as Loudoun Museum and Morven Park, capture the local area’s storied past.

Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in Ashburn are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Ashburn retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.

Cost of Independent Living in Ashburn, VA

The median monthly cost of independent living in 2019 was about $4,000 in Ashburn and $2,500 in the state of Virginia.

 

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Cost of Living

 

The total household expenses associated with living in Ashburn are rated 31 points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated much higher than the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
131	125	144	131	131	143

 

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$158,719 per year	$80,545 per year	$136,272 per year	$55,973 per year	$61,345 per year	$5,534 per year	$1,513 per month

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The top hospitals that service Ashburn include:

Inova Loudoun Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 270+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

Stonesprings Hospital Center

• Facility type: corporate, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 120+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, physical therapy

Reston Hospital Center

• Facility type: corporate, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 200+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, spine surgery

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Ashburn’s climate is classified as humid subtropical, meaning the city experiences hot, humid summers and cold winters with light snowfall. The average humidity level is 64%, and humidity levels are often highest during September at about 68%.

 

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
31°F	42°F	19°F

 

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
75°F	87°F	62°F

 

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 83

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 42″

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
39	11.1%	47,194	3,756 per square mile	2.9

 

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.3%	16.4%	8.3%	12.9%	<0.1%	4.8%	58.8%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

 

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2019 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Alexandria: 15/30
• Overall inclusivity: 90/100

 

2016 Presidential Election Results for Loudoun County

Democratic	Republican	Other
55.4%	38.6%	6.0%

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Ashburn include:

• National Sporting Library & Museum
• Heritage Farm Museum
• Loudoun Museum
• George C. Marshall’s Dodona Manor
• Morven Park

Outdoor attractions in Ashburn:

• Ashburn Park
• Trailside Park
• Sky Meadows State Park
• Manassas National Battlefield Park
• Conway Robinson State Forest

Ashburn’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Alamo Cinema Drafthouse One Loudoun
• AMC Loudoun Station 11
• Taste of Greece
• Great Grapes Food & Wine Festival
• Ashburn Village Center
• Broadlands Village Center
• Ashburn Farm Village Center

 

Transportation

Loudoun County Transit operates fixed bus routes around the D.C. area and offers paratransit services to Ashburn residents. Taxis and rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available in Ashburn.