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Dumfries

City in Virginia, United States

Overview

Dumfries is a small, historic town in Northern Virginia, blending centuries-old charm with suburban convenience. With its proximity to the Potomac River and scenic walking trails, the community appeals to both families and history lovers. Despite its compact size, Dumfries offers peaceful neighborhoods and access to larger city amenities nearby.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Virginia
Population
5,679
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
38.57°, -77.33°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
74
Female Safety
76
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,930
Local Cost
$2,070
Local Income
$3,800
Cashless
94
English
100
Temperature
13.3°C
Summer Avg
24.8°C
Winter Avg
1.7°C
Record High
41.2°C
Record Low
-18.8°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1125 mm
Internet Speed
420 Mbps
Upload
148 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
6
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
450.0
Airport
NYG
Distance
7 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 76/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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