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Living in Ashburn
Ashburn is an unincorporated community in eastern Loudoun County, not a town, so the county provides its local services. The 2020 Census counted 46,349 people in the Ashburn census-designated place. Many nearby places, such as One Loudoun and Brambleton, also use Ashburn mailing addresses.
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Quick facts
- People in the Census place
- 46,3492020 Census count for the Ashburn census-designated place; the Census Bureau does not publish yearly estimates for unincorporated places in this fileSource
- Schools
- Loudoun County Public SchoolsOne district for the whole county; 77,077 students on the first day of the 2026-27 school year, as reported by Loudoun Now (Aug 18, 2026)Source
- Downtown Washington DC
- About 48 min33.4 miles from Ashburn Library (43316 Hay Rd) to the White House, no traffic. Estimate; the fastest route may use toll roads
- Washington Dulles International Airport
- About 18 min10.2 miles from Ashburn Library (43316 Hay Rd), no traffic. Estimate
- Leesburg (county seat)
- About 14 min7.2 miles from Ashburn Library (43316 Hay Rd) to the county courthouse, no traffic. Estimate
- Property tax
- About 0.81% of assessed valueCounty rate $0.805 per $100, 2026; no town taxSource
Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods not collected in this pass.
Schools
Loudoun County Public Schools: Every address in the county LCPS LABEL attendance boundary listing
LCPS campuses inside the Ashburn Census place (county GIS) Source
High schoolsBroad Run High School
Stone Bridge High School
Stone Bridge High School
Middle schoolFarmwell Station Middle School
Elementary schoolsAshburn Elementary
Cedar Lane Elementary
Discovery Elementary
Dominion Trail Elementary
Sanders Corner Elementary
Cedar Lane Elementary
Discovery Elementary
Dominion Trail Elementary
Sanders Corner Elementary
A normal week here
Dracula's Midnight Masquerade
George C. Marshall International Center, Leesburg
Keep Loudoun Booo-ti-ful Costume and Workday
Keep Loudoun Beautiful Park, Leesburg
Everything this week in Ashburn · Friday night football · The Brunch list · Kids
Property taxes
| Who taxes it | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Loudoun County real estate | $0.805 per $100 of assessed value (2026) | Source |
| Special county districts (some parcels only) | Dulles Rail Service Districts add $0.20 per $100; the Route 28 Highway Improvement district adds $0.105 per $100 | Source |
| Loudoun County car tax (personal property) | $3.09 per $100 of the vehicle's assessed value (2026), reduced by state car tax relief, 41% in 2026 on qualifying vehicles | Source |
| Typical 2026 real estate rate outside the towns, before relief | About 0.81% |
Loudoun assesses homes at full market value, so the rate per $100 is also the yearly share of value: $0.805 per $100 is about $8.05 a year per $1,000 of value. Car tax is billed twice a year on the county bill. Tax relief programs are run by the county.
The basics
Local governmentUnincorporated Loudoun County; no town hall. County Government Center, 1 Harrison St SE, Leesburg. County site
TrashThe county does not collect trash. Your HOA may contract a hauler; otherwise sign up with a county permitted collector. Trash and recycling
WaterLoudoun Water provides public water and sewer outside the towns, within its service areas. County utilities page
PowerDominion Energy or NOVEC, depending on the address; Columbia Gas or Washington Gas where gas is available. County utilities page
LibraryAshburn Library, 43316 Hay Rd. Library site
VotingLoudoun County Office of Elections; register on the Virginia Citizen Portal. Elections
Car registrationVirginia DMV within 30 days of moving, then declare the car with the Commissioner of the Revenue within 60 days. New residents
The short version
Quick answers
How many people live in Ashburn, Virginia?
46,349. 2020 Census count for the Ashburn census-designated place; the Census Bureau does not publish yearly estimates for unincorporated places in this file.
What school district is Ashburn in?
Loudoun County Public Schools: Every address in the county
How far is Ashburn from Washington DC?
About 48 min to downtown Washington DC, 33.4 miles from Ashburn Library (43316 Hay Rd) to the White House, no traffic. Estimate; the fastest route may use toll roads.
What is the property tax rate in Ashburn, Virginia?
About 0.81%, typical 2026 real estate rate outside the towns, before relief, adding up Loudoun County real estate, Special county districts (some parcels only), Loudoun County car tax (personal property). The county offers tax relief for qualifying older adults, residents with disabilities and disabled veterans.
When is trash pickup in Ashburn?
The county does not collect trash. Your HOA may contract a hauler; otherwise sign up with a county permitted collector.
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