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Manassas
  • Suburb in Virginia
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Suburb
Washington, D.C.

Manassas

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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B
    Manassas is a suburb of Washington, D.C. with a population of 42,596. Manassas is in Manassas City County. Living in Manassas offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Manassas there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Manassas.
    About Manassas...
    Population
    42,596
    Suburb of
    Washington, D.C.
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $356,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,641
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      29%
    • Own
      71%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      170.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.4
      6.1
    • Rape
      48.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      51.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      143.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,523.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      130.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      11%
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    Working in Manassas

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $101,934
    National
    $69,021
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