Ravensworth, Virginia
Ravensworth is a community of 2,475 people in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Why visit Ravensworth
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 6 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include University of Northern Virginia, Holmes Run Acres Historic District, Oak Hill and Wakefield Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Ravensworth
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ravensworth
Ravensworth is a census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. Its name reflects Ravensworth plantation, farmed since the 18th century and manor house which burned under mysterious circumstances on August 1, 1926. The Ravensworth Farm subdivision was developed in the early 1960s. As of the 2020 census, Ravensworth had a population of 2,680.
From the Wikipedia article Ravensworth, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
University of Northern Virginia
School · 2.1 mi
For-profit university in Virginia, United States
Museums and landmarks5
Holmes Run Acres Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Suburban housing development in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States
Oak Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic home in Annandale, Virginia, USA
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Sydenstricker School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Place in Virginia listed on National Register of Historic Places
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes6
The Swiss Bakery + Market Cafe
Cafe · Swiss, European, German · 0.5 mi
5224 Port Royal Road, Springfield
Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa-Su 08:00-16:00
Churches and places of worship9
First Presbyterian Church of Annandale
Church · Presbyterian · 1.4 mi
7610 Newcastle Drive, Annandale
Kirckwood Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.5 mi
8336 Carrleigh Parkway, West Springfield
Ravensworth Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.9 mi
5100 Ravensworth Road, Annandale
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries50
Healthcare2
Map of Ravensworth
94 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 23°F | 3.3 in | 6.5 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 24°F | 2.6 in | 7.5 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 32°F | 3.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 41°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 61°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 67°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 65°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 57°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 45°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 35°F | 3.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 28°F | 3.4 in | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Vienna (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Fairfax County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2016-03-07: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Davison Army Airfield (DAA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Kings Park 1 mi west, about 1 min by car
- North Springfield 1 mi east, about 2 min by car
- Wakefield 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- West Springfield 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- Annandale 2 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Springfield 3 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Burke 3 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Long Branch 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Lincolnia 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Kings Park West 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- House along Ravensworth Road, Virginia, self, CC BY 3.0
- 2019-06-28 09 42 27 View south along Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway) from the overpass for Virginia State Route 620 (Braddock Road) along the edge of North Springfield and Ravensworth in Fairfax..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- OAK HILL ANNANDALE, FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SYDENSTRICKER SCHOOL, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Unva3, Auroraylloh, Public domain
- Immanuel Bible Church, Jesse Johnson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hypoxylon fragiforme 198274613, Annie Weissman, CC BY 4.0
- Hypoxylon fragiforme 198274600, Annie Weissman, CC BY 4.0
- Hypoxylon fragiforme 198274671, Annie Weissman, CC BY 4.0
- Hypoxylon fragiforme 198274652, Annie Weissman, CC BY 4.0
- Lake Accotink IMG 9296 (2265499945), jimsohn1 from Alexandria, Virginia, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Lake Accotink IMG 9303 (2266292250), jimsohn1 from Alexandria, Virginia, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Lake Accotink IMG 9309 (2265496557), jimsohn1 from Alexandria, Virginia, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Lake Accotink IMG 9293 (2265499011), jimsohn1 from Alexandria, Virginia, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Lake Accotink IMG 9283 (2265497385), jimsohn1 from Alexandria, Virginia, USA, CC BY 2.0
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- Lake Accotink IMG 9305 (2266293768), jimsohn1 from Alexandria, Virginia, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Lake Accotink IMG 9308 (2266286140), jimsohn1 from Alexandria, Virginia, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Lake Accotink IMG 9302 (2265501531), jimsohn1 from Alexandria, Virginia, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Lake Accotink IMG 9310 (2265495533), jimsohn1 from Alexandria, Virginia, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Lake Accotink IMG 9285 (2265498179), jimsohn1 from Alexandria, Virginia, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Lake Accotink IMG 9306 (2265504625), jimsohn1 from Alexandria, Virginia, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Lake Accotink IMG 9289 (2265506705), jimsohn1 from Alexandria, Virginia, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Lake Accotink IMG 9297 (2265500773), jimsohn1 from Alexandria, Virginia, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Lake Accotink IMG 9313 (2266284918), jimsohn1 from Alexandria, Virginia, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Lake Accotink IMG 9304 (2265503111), jimsohn1 from Alexandria, Virginia, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Lake Accotink IMG 9315 (2266284372), jimsohn1 from Alexandria, Virginia, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Lake Accotink IMG 9290 (2265507505), jimsohn1 from Alexandria, Virginia, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Lake Accotink IMG 9317 (2266283896), jimsohn1 from Alexandria, Virginia, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Oreos (4282176281), Owen Parrish, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2019-05-29 15 59 44 View north along the inner loop of the Capital Beltway (Interstate 495) at Exit 54 (Virginia State Secondary Route 620-Braddock Road) in North Springfield, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-04 15 51 57 View north along the inner loop of the Capital Beltway (Interstate 495) at Exit 54 (Virginia State Secondary Route 620-Braddock Road) in North Springfield, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Accotink Loop Trail upper crossing 2020, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-28 09 44 49 View north along Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway) from the overpass for Virginia State Route 620 (Braddock Road) along the edge of Annandale and Wakefield in Fairfax County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Braddock Road Accotink Creek crossing 2020a, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Braddock Road Accotink Creek crossing 2020b, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Braddock Road Accotink Creek crossing 2020c, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lake Accotink cardboard boat regatta, 2012 - 26, Jarek Tuszyński, CC BY 4.0
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