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Prince William County
  • County in Virginia

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

editorial

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%

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