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Potomac Mills, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Prince William County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
6,122 Population 1,440/sq mi density
$102,464 Median Income $42,079 per capita
$553,200 Home Value $499,397 Zillow
$2,025 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$102,464 median income, 2.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$553,200 home value, $2,025/mo rent
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Potomac Mills, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$102,464
36% above
$42,079 per capita
Home Value
$553,200
96% above
Zillow: $499,397
Median Rent
$2,025/mo
74% above
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.5%
11% above
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
8% above
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Potomac Mills Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Potomac Mills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
136%
Home Value
196%
Rent
174%
Poverty
120%
Bachelor's
111%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Potomac Mills a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Potomac Mills residents earn a median household income of $102,464 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,079. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,632 business establishments, including 828 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Potomac Mills is $553,200 , 96% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $499,397. Median rent is $2,025/month, with 51.0% 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 1989.

Safety & Crime

Potomac Mills reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

37.5% of adults in Potomac Mills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% above the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Potomac Mills has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population6,122
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,440/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$102,464
Per Capita$42,079
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty14.9%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,239

Housing

B+
Home Value$553,200
Rent$2,025
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$499,397
Housing Units2,035
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity34.6%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,613/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation256 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+37.5%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+14.9%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 58%
Commute30 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed193 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Potomac Mills was built in 1989.
19.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Manassas Regional/Harry P Davis Field (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.392 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 193 Mbps.
There are 828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.