Living in Manassas, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Manassas · Census data 2020–2024
Manassas has 42,976 residents with a median age of 34.8. The median household income is $113,590 (22% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $449,900, the median rent is $1,850/month.
Manassas at a glance
- Population
- 42,976
- Median age
- 34.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $113,590State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $449,900State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,850/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 71.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.7%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Manassas a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Home values 17% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Manassas
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Manassas the median home value is $449,900, 35% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,850 per month, which is 30.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,511 a month in housing costs.
Manassas median household income
The median household income in Manassas is $113,590 and the income per person is $44,656. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Manassas: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,505
- Owner-occupied
- 71.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.5%
- Vacant
- 2.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 3.02
Manassas demographics
- Population
- 42,976
- Median age
- 34.8
- Under 18
- 26.9%
- 65 and older
- 10.6%
- Households
- 14,203
- Foreign-born
- 32.4%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Manassas ›
Education in Manassas
32.7% of adults 25 and older in Manassas have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 12.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Manassas
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Drive alone
- 68.8%
- Public transit
- 2.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
Manassas vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manassas | 42,976 | $113,590 | $449,900 | $1,850 |
| Innovation | 1,034 | $31,943 | — | $1,757 |
| Loch Lomond | 4,606 | $113,790 | $442,300 | $2,161 |
| Manassas Park | 16,798 | $103,250 | $395,900 | $2,146 |
| Buckhall | 21,602 | $180,021 | $635,500 | $2,478 |
| Sudley | 19,162 | $94,309 | $424,800 | $2,139 |
| Bull Run | 16,859 | $89,679 | $413,500 | $2,002 |
| Yorkshire | 9,782 | $112,829 | $451,000 | $1,777 |
| Linton Hall | 41,876 | $178,915 | $617,000 | $2,575 |
More for people moving to Manassas
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What is the median household income in Manassas, VA?
The median household income in Manassas is $113,590, 22% higher 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 Manassas?
The median home value in Manassas is $449,900, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Manassas?
The median gross rent in Manassas is $1,850 per month, about 30.9% of household income.
Is Manassas, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: home values 17% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Manassas?
The median age in Manassas is 34.8 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Manassas?
The average commute to work in Manassas is 32 minutes; 12.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Manassas?
The unemployment rate in Manassas is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Manassas?
32.7% of adults in Manassas 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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