At a Glance
Median Income
$117,919
$44,939 per capita
Home Value
$434,700
Zillow: $549,186
Median Rent
$1,835/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
246/100K
1,489/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.2%
81.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Manassas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Manassas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Manassas a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Manassas residents earn a median household income of $117,919 , which is 57% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,939. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,598 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Manassas is $434,700 , 54% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $549,186. Median rent is $1,835/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Manassas reports 246 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,489/100K. The murder rate is 4.8/100K.
Education
33.2% of adults in Manassas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
81.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Manassas has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population42,674
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density4,337/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$117,919
Per Capita$44,939
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty5.9%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,626
Housing
A+
Home Value$434,700
Rent$1,835
Ownership72.2%
Zillow$549,186
Housing Units14,345
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent246/100K
Property1,489/100K
Murder4.8/100K
Assault134/100K
Burglary127/100K
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,307/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation289 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.2%
High School+81.7%
Graduate+12.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute33 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed198 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Manassas was founded in 1975.
The median home in Manassas was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Manassas Regional/Harry P Davis Field (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.379 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 198 Mbps.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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