Living in Bull Run, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bull Run · Census data 2020–2024
Bull Run has 16,859 residents with a median age of 33.1. The median household income is $89,679 (4% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $413,500, the median rent is $2,002/month.
Bull Run at a glance
- Population
- 16,859
- Median age
- 33.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $89,679State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $413,500State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $2,002/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 33.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.5%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Bull Run a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Virginia median; home values 8% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Bull Run
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bull Run the median home value is $413,500, 24% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,002 per month, which is 28.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,277 a month in housing costs.
Bull Run median household income
The median household income in Bull Run is $89,679 and the income per person is $41,221. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Bull Run: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,632
- Owner-occupied
- 33.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 66.7%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.67
Bull Run demographics
- Population
- 16,859
- Median age
- 33.1
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 5.8%
- Households
- 6,319
- Foreign-born
- 45.1%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bull Run ›
Education in Bull Run
39.5% of adults 25 and older in Bull Run have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 7.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bull Run
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Drive alone
- 66.8%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Bull Run vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Run | 16,859 | $89,679 | $413,500 | $2,002 |
| Sudley | 19,162 | $94,309 | $424,800 | $2,139 |
| Innovation | 1,034 | $31,943 | — | $1,757 |
| Loch Lomond | 4,606 | $113,790 | $442,300 | $2,161 |
| Manassas | 42,976 | $113,590 | $449,900 | $1,850 |
| Linton Hall | 41,876 | $178,915 | $617,000 | $2,575 |
| Yorkshire | 9,782 | $112,829 | $451,000 | $1,777 |
| Manassas Park | 16,798 | $103,250 | $395,900 | $2,146 |
| Bull Run | 7,823 | $241,933 | $918,700 | $3,293 |
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Bull Run ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Bull Run: FAQ
What is the median household income in Bull Run, VA?
The median household income in Bull Run is $89,679, 4% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bull Run?
The median home value in Bull Run is $413,500, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Bull Run?
The median gross rent in Bull Run is $2,002 per month, about 28.4% of household income.
Is Bull Run, VA a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Virginia median; home values 8% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
What is the median age in Bull Run?
The median age in Bull Run is 33.1 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Bull Run?
The average commute to work in Bull Run is 32 minutes; 12.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bull Run?
The unemployment rate in Bull Run is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bull Run?
39.5% of adults in Bull Run have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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