Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
12%
Gainesville
Gainesville, VA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,449
Population
21,047
Renter Mix
17% Rent
The relaxing lifestyle of the countryside, with D.C. just a short hop away
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Low Crime
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Lake
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Gainesville is a small suburban community located about 35 miles west of Washington, D.C. Boasting terrific schools and an exceptionally low crime rate, Gainesville has become popular with D.C.-area commuters seeking the tranquility of the countryside, with upscale apartments, townhomes, and houses dominating the rental market. Residents enjoy close access to several large malls and retail centers in town, which have made Gainesville one of the region’s most popular shopping destinations.
The area surrounding the community is rich with natural attractions and historic landmarks, including Manassas National Battlefield Park and Lake Manassas. To the east, the Jiffy Lube Live amphitheater hosts major concerts and other special events throughout the year, attracting thousands from all over the region.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$149,732
Average: $173,446
Education
8,698
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,912
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Gainesville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
17%
Non-Renters
83%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
36%
Other Education
64%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Gainesville, VA is $2,456 for one bedroom, $2,734 for two bedrooms, and $3,122 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gainesville has increased by 5.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,456/month
916 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,955/month
1,161 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Gainesville, VA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
612 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
777 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
449 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,398 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,064 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,038 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Conway Robinson State Forest
- Manassas National Battlefield Park
- Prince William Trails and Stream Coalition
- Bull Run Regional Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Washington Dulles International
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.