Manassas Park, VA

Virginia · Metropolitan Area

Manassas Park is a small city in Virginia with a population of 16,923. Residents earn $100,668 per year, which is 34% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
16,923 Population 5,585/sq mi density
$100,668 Median Income $43,662 per capita
$381,200 Home Value $456,703 Zillow
$2,175 Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
132 Violent Crime/100K 915 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$100,668 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$381,200 home value, $2,175/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
132 violent crimes/100K (65% below avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $100,668
34% higher than US avg
Home Value $381,200
35% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 132/100K
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.5%
24% lower than US avg
Median Rent $2,175
87% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.7%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.6%
28% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.3%
73% lower than US avg

How Manassas Park Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population16,923
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density5,585/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 40%

Economy

A+
Median Income$100,668
Per Capita$43,662
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty3.3%
Commute39 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$381,200
Rent$2,175
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$456,703

Crime

F
Violent132/100K
Property915/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault72/100K
Burglary138/100K

Health

Obesity37.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.7%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation260 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+78.9%
School Score5.35

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute39 min
Libraries1

Is Manassas Park a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Manassas Park receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Manassas Park offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Manassas Park is $100,668, which is significantly higher than the national average — 34% above $75,149. This places Manassas Park among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Manassas Park is $381,200, 35% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $2,175 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Manassas Park is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 132 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 915 per 100,000, 53% below the national average.

Education

25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Manassas Park enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Manassas Park has a population of 16,923 with a density of 5,585 people per square mile. The median age is 35.3 years, 9% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (40.3%), with 3.6% Hispanic, 11.4% Black.

Population

16,923
Total Population
5,585
People / sq mi
35.3yrs
Median Age
9% below US avg
3.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Manassas Park vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only48.1%
39% below US avg
Spanish51.9%
287% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Manassas Park vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Manassas Park is $100,668, which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Manassas Park vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$100,668
34% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,662
Avg Weekly Wage$1,285
IRS Avg AGI$59,997

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.3%
73% below US avg
Establishments (County)344

Business (County)

Restaurants12
Healthcare10
Retail22
Manufacturing13

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,880
68% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.54%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.7 min
Work from Home10.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Manassas Park is $381,200, 35% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,175 (87% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $456,703.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$381,200
35% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$456,703
Median List Price$479,990

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$479,990
$/Sq Ft$218
Homes Sold8
Sale-to-List Ratio98.4%
Price Drops21.2%
Inventory33

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,175
87% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,173

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,953
1 Bedroom$2,015
2 Bedrooms$2,246
3 Bedrooms$2,835
4 Bedrooms$3,332

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied67.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,880
68% above US avg
Effective Rate1.54%
In Manassas Park, 37.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 20.7% report depression. 30.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Manassas Park vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.7%
17% above US avg
Diabetes13.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure33.3%
Asthma9.9%
COPD5.8%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.3%
Physical Inactivity30.7%
Depression20.7%
Mental Distress16.7%
Physical Distress14.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate80.8%
Checkup Rate76.2%
Premature Death6,335/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access100.0%
Healthcare Facilities10
Manassas Park has a violent crime rate of 132 per 100,000 residents, 65% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 915 per 100,000 (53% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Manassas Park vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent132.4/100K
65% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape18.1/100K
Robbery42.1/100K
Assault72.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property914.7/100K
53% below US avg
Burglary138.4/100K
Theft734.1/100K
Vehicle Theft42.1/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Manassas Park has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation260 ft (79 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density5,585/sq mi
Coordinates38.7694°N, 77.4423°W
County FIPS51685
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 20-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.8%
D 58.8%

Winner: Democrat by 20 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.5%
24% below US avg
High School+78.9%
School Test Score5.35
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density5,585/sq mi
Total Area3.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities10
Restaurants12
Retail Stores22

Safety & Disasters

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.7 min
Work from Home10.0%

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