The Town FilesFront Royal, Virginia
Town in Warren County · population 15,011 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $314,400
- Household income
- $64,838
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 21 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 37.7
Front Royal is a town of 15,011 people in Warren County, Virginia. The median home is worth $314,400, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks more vibrant than 77% of Virginia towns, better for first-time buyers than 76% of Virginia towns, more walkable than 73% of Virginia towns.
How Front Royal ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Front Royal is worth $314,400, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 4.8 times the median household income of $64,838, which is more affordable than 19% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $1,135 a month. 58.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Front Royal | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $314,400 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,135 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $64,838 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.8× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 58.2% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Front Royal
| People | Front Royal | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.7 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.1% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 21.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.8% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.3% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 9.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.9% | — |
| Work from home | 8.9% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 32.7 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.2% | 91.8% |
Weather in Front Royal
July highs average 86.7°F and January lows 24.1°F. About 43.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.1 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 27 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 101 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Front Royal since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. The strongest, an F1, struck on September 17, 2004 about 8.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 28, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on August 15, 1977.
Severe weather in Warren County since 1996
Warren County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
| March 7, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4262: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Warren County
Warren County had 13,387 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,768 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Front Royal itself the ACS puts it at 5%.
Public schools in Front Royal
9 public schools with 5,129 students, about 14.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline High | 9-12 | 879 | 15.4 |
| Warren County High | 9-12 | 816 | 14.8 |
| Ressie Jeffries Elementary | PK-5 | 642 | 15.3 |
| Skyline Middle | 6-8 | 579 | 12.3 |
| Warren County Middle | 6-8 | 529 | 11.8 |
| Leslie Fox Keyser Elementary | PK-5 | 510 | 14.6 |
| Hilda J. Barbour Elementary | PK-5 | 470 | 16.2 |
| E. Wilson Morrison Elementary | PK-5 | 439 | 12.5 |
| A.S. Rhodes Elementary | PK-5 | 265 | 17.7 |
Towns near Front Royal
- Shenandoah Farms, VA8.1 mi · 4,135 people · home $280,700
- Strasburg, VA10.4 mi · 7,083 people · home $269,100
- Winchester, VA17.2 mi · 28,120 people · home $343,000
- Woodstock, VA18.3 mi · 5,807 people · home $268,700
- Berryville, VA18.9 mi · 4,574 people · home $550,500
- Luray, VA23.2 mi · 4,831 people · home $253,900
- Warrenton, VA25.2 mi · 10,057 people · home $478,300
- New Baltimore, VA28.1 mi · 11,251 people · home $698,000
Front Royal questions
Is Front Royal, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Front Royal scores better for retirees than 20% of Virginia towns and quieter than 34%. 17.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.7).
How much does a house cost in Front Royal?
The median owner-occupied home in Front Royal is valued at $314,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,838, so homes cost about 4.8 times income. Median rent is $1,135 a month.
What is the weather like in Front Royal?
July highs average 86.7°F and January lows 24.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.4 inches of precipitation a year and 21.1 inches of snow.
Does Front Royal get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Front Royal since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on September 17, 2004. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)