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Prince William County
  • County in Virginia
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Prince William County

    Report Card

    grade A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade A
    2. Housing
      grade B
    3. Nightlife
      grade A minus
    4. Good for Families
      grade A+
    5. Diversity
      grade A
    6. Jobs
      grade A minus
    7. Weather
      grade B minus
    8. Cost of Living
      grade C+
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade A
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade A minus
    11. Commute
      grade C minus

    Prince William County is located in Virginia with a population of 477,224. Prince William County is one of the best places to live in Virginia. In Prince William County, most residents own their homes. In Prince William County there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Prince William County and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Prince William County are highly rated.

    About

    Population
    477,224

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $408,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,806
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      26%
    • Own
      74%
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    Prince William County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      45.2
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      0
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      11.3
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      90.4
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      576.1
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      79.1
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      18%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      national  11%

    Working in Prince William County

    Jobs
    grade A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $113,831
    National
    $69,021

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