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Living in Manassas City, Virginia

An independent city built around a historic downtown and its train depot: VRE and Amtrak share the station, and Prince William's courts sit here.

$500,000
Median home
1.24
Tax per $100
85%
Grad rate
Car-dependent
Walkability
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Manassas National Battlefield Park and Manassas, Virginia (14311571028)
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Housing market

The median sale price in Manassas City is $500,000, with most homes between $386,875 and $617,424.

Commute & how people work

About 12% of Manassas City workers work from home and the typical commute runs 32 min.

32 min
Average commute
36%
Commute under 20 min
30%
Commute 45 min or more
12%
Work from home

How long the commute is, share of commuters

Under 10 min13%
10 to 19 min23%
20 to 29 min10%
30 to 44 min24%
45 min or more30%

How people get to work, share of workers

Drive alone69%
Carpool13%
Public transit2%
Walk or bike1%
Work from home12%
Other2%

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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.

Schools

Manassas City Public Schools reports a 85% on-time graduation rate, with 57% passing Math and 55% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).

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Amenities & walkability

Within a few miles you'll find about 0 restaurants & cafes and 0 grocery stores. The town center is car-dependent (0 walkable spots within a mile). Counts from OpenStreetMap.

Local businesses

Use this as a daily-life snapshot: grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and everyday places that help you picture a normal week in Manassas City. Owner-approved details appear when available.

Grocery & markets

Restaurants

Bakeries

Bars & breweries

Shops & retail

Health & medical

Gyms & fitness

Personal care

Hotels & lodging

Banks

Hardware & home

Auto services

Churches & faith communities

Other services

Gas stations

Convenience stores

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Business listings start from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) and public local directories; owner-approved updates appear after review. Own or manage one? Claim or add your listing.

Major employers & institutions

The biggest workplaces in and around Manassas City: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.

Hospitals & health systems

Business & industrial parks

A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

By the numbers

Cost of living

$113,590
Median household income
$449,900
Median home value
$1,850 /mo
Median gross rent
72%
Homes owner-occupied

Who lives here

35
Median age
33%
Adults with a bachelor's or higher

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.

Risk

8%
In a FEMA flood zone

Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)

Frequently asked questions

How much do homes cost in Manassas City?

The median sale price in Manassas City is $500,000, with most homes between $386,875 and $617,424.

What are property taxes like in Manassas City?

Manassas City's real-estate tax rate is about $1.24 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 1.24% a year).

How are the schools in Manassas City?

Manassas City Public Schools reports a 85% on-time graduation rate, with 57% passing Math and 55% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.

How long is the commute in Manassas City?

The average commute for Manassas City workers is about 32 minutes, and 36% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.

Can I work remotely from Manassas City?

About 12% of Manassas City workers already work from home.

Nearby area guides

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Downtown Manassas, Virginia
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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Manassas City.
  • Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
  • Home-price medians use 940 recorded public sale rows across 1 area.
  • Property and tax figures come from county/city parcel, sales, and assessor records.
  • School metrics use Virginia Department of Education profiles when available.
  • Amenity and business counts use OpenStreetMap, so hours and listings can change.
  • Jobs, events, news, and business-directory layers are included only after their feeds or curated sources sync.
  • Use these figures as planning estimates, then verify taxes, listings, and school details before making an offer.

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