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Prince William County

#11 in Best Counties to Live in Virginia
  • A
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  • County in Virginia
  • 275 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      C-
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    Prince William County is located in Virginia with a population of 450,763. 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 above average.
    Population
    450,763

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $358,300
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,620
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      28%
    • Own
      72%
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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 and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      45.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      11.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      90.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      576.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      79.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      9%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      16%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      24%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      21%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      13%

    Working in Prince William County

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $101,059
    National
    $55,322
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      Prince William County Reviews

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      I have lived here my entire life and it hasn't been too bad. It's an enormous county that focus' on education. When i was growing up, it was a suburban city just 30 minutes from the nations capital. Now, its growing rapidly with new building going up every year. This has caused a lot of traffic and road work which gets very aggravating since this is a busy place. Overall, I believe this is a safe and peaceful area to grow up in. However, there are not many attractions here so many fun activities require traveling a half hour or so on the interstate.
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      I have been in Prince William over 14 years! I have seen a lot of development. Many people choose Prince William because of the location. Many have an easy commute to Washington DC.
      I enjoyed the public schools here as the ones I attended are considered some of the best here in VA and the majority of people here tended to be a bit more liberal than conservative here proven through the recent gubernatorial election. I never once feared for my life and always had a decent amount of things to do in the area. Many people here are very competitive when it comes to sports and living a healthy lifestyle which is a positive thing. In the county I have met a diverse amount of people coming from all different backgrounds and cultures. I have lived a comfortable, suburban life here and would recommend it to others.