Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
12%
Manassas, VA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,901
Population
42,334
Renter Mix
37% Rent
This city’s historic heart has a modern beat
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Welcome to Manassas, a historic Virginia city 30 miles from Washington, D.C. This established community offers diverse housing options from downtown apartments to residential neighborhoods. Current rental trends show one-bedroom units averaging $1,873 monthly and two-bedroom homes at $2,168. The city features several parks and recreation areas, including Stonewall Park with its community pool and the Annaburg Historic Site, where restored grounds welcome visitors year-round. The walkable Old Town district comes alive during monthly First Friday festivals, featuring local artists and musicians.
The city's railroad heritage is preserved through landmarks like the Liberia House, which served as headquarters for both Union and Confederate forces during the Civil War. Today, Manassas continues to grow with the Manassas Regional Airport and major employers like Micron Technology, which is expanding its presence with a $3 billion investment. Recreation opportunities include the Central Park Aquatic Center and Vertical Rock Climbing Center. The area serves students attending Northern Virginia Community College and George Mason University's Science and Technology Campus. History buffs might appreciate that Annaburg, constructed in 1892, was among the earliest American homes to feature mechanical air conditioning.
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Townhouses are a common home style in Manassas.
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The city of Manassas was founded in 1873.
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The Bull Run Occoquan Trail is a nature trail in Prince William County.
Experience the thrill of skateboarding at Manassas Skate Park, the heart of action in Manassas.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$105,940
Average: $128,015
Education
10,435
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
23,738
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Manassas has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
37%
Non-Renters
63%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in Manassas, VA is $1,670 for a studio, $1,894 for one bedroom, $2,183 for two bedrooms, and $2,322 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Manassas has increased by 2.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,894/month
742 Sq Ft
House
$3,317/month
2,360 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,028/month
1,060 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,866/month
1,230 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Manassas, VA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
651 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
741 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
434 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
810 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
752 Students
Public
Grades K-8
651 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,384 Students
Louise A. Benton Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
1,384 Students
Herbert J. Saunders Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
1,271 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,271 Students
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School
Public
Grades PK & 9-12
2,966 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,669 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,302 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,047 Students
The Governor's School @ Innovation Park
Public
Grades K-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Prince William Trails and Stream Coalition
- Dove's Landing
- Hemlock Overlook Regional Park
- Webb Sanctuary
- Bull Run Regional Park
Commuter Rail
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 September 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.