Prince William County, VA, Courthouse IMG 4347
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Living in Prince William County, Virginia

The metro's second ring: Woodbridge and Potomac Shores along the river, Gainesville and Haymarket at the foot of Bull Run Mountain, and Manassas National Battlefield Park in between.

0.86
Tax per $100
95%
Grad rate
Car-dependent
Walkability
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2016-10-11 16 29 30 View east along Virginia State Route 55 (John Marshall Highway) just west of Virginia State Secondary Route 723 in Thoroughfare, Prince William County, Virginia
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Commute & how people work

About 19% of Prince William County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 36 min.

36 min
Average commute
23%
Commute under 20 min
36%
Commute 45 min or more
19%
Work from home

How long the commute is, share of commuters

Under 10 min6%
10 to 19 min17%
20 to 29 min14%
30 to 44 min27%
45 min or more36%

How people get to work, share of workers

Drive alone66%
Carpool10%
Public transit2%
Walk or bike1%
Work from home19%
Other2%

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

Schools

Prince William County Public Schools reports a 95% on-time graduation rate, with 75% passing Math and 76% 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 Prince William County. Owner-approved details appear when available.

Grocery & markets

Restaurants

Cafes & coffee

Shops & retail

Health & medical

Pharmacies

Personal care

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 Prince William County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.

Government & public sector

Major employers & offices

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

$131,402
Median household income
$530,100
Median home value
$2,067 /mo
Median gross rent
74%
Homes owner-occupied

Who lives here

36
Median age
45%
Adults with a bachelor's or higher

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

Risk

10%
In a FEMA flood zone

Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)

Frequently asked questions

What are property taxes like in Prince William County?

Prince William County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.86 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.86% a year).

How are the schools in Prince William County?

Prince William County Public Schools reports a 95% on-time graduation rate, with 75% passing Math and 76% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.

How long is the commute in Prince William County?

The average commute for Prince William County workers is about 36 minutes, and 23% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.

Can I work remotely from Prince William County?

About 19% of Prince William County workers already work from home.

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2016-10-11 12 12 58 View north along Virginia State Route 234 Business (Dumfries Road) at Virginia State Route 234 (Prince William Parkway) in Buckhall, Prince William County, Virginia
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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Prince William County.
  • Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
  • 1 area shows an explicit coming-soon state rather than a guessed price.
  • 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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