Gainesville, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Manassas city County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
18,036
Population
1,784/sq mi density
$168,978
Median Income
$60,321 per capita
$660,800
Home Value
$754,533 Zillow
$2,444
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$168,978 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$660,800 home value, $2,444/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$660,800
134% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,444/mo
110% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
83.7%
28% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
5,475
Median year built: 2006
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$660,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$754,533
Redfin Median Sale
$654,000
Median Sale Price
$654,000
Median List Price
$804,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
83.7%
Owner-Occupied
16.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,137/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,181/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,369/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,787/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,126/mo
Census median rent:
$2,444/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,866/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$654,000
Median Days on Market
42 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
12
Price Drops
18.2%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$244
Active Inventory
22
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
2006
Average age of housing stock: 20 years
Homeownership Rate
83.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $660,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $754,533 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $654,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $654,000 |
| Median List Price | $804,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $244 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,444 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,866 |
| FMR Studio | $1,137 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,181 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,369 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,787 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,126 |
Market
| Days on Market | 42 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 18.2% |
| Homes Sold | 12 |
| Active Inventory | 22 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $244 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 83.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 16.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 83.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,475 |
| Median Year Built | 2006 |
| Rent Burden | 30.8% |