Living in Prince William County, Virginia

Prince William County is a county in Virginia with a population of around 451,721, part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV MSA metro area. The main communities are Dumfries, Haymarket, Occoquan.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $2,163/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $526K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.3%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 46°F) and hot summers (highs around 83°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. The area has tornado risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.

Demographics

Prince William County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 35 and a moderately educated workforce (41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Democratic.