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Manassas

#10,324 in Best Places to Live in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in Virginia
  • 168 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B-
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B
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    Manassas is a suburb of Washington, D.C. with a population of 41,379. 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. The public schools in Manassas are above average.
    About Manassas...
    Population
    41,379

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $307,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,439
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      36%
    • Own
      64%
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    Manassas Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      155.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.4
      6.1
    • Rape
      54.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      38.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      171.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,253.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      93.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      9%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      19%
      13%

    Working in Manassas

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $77,551
    National
    $55,322
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    Manassas Reviews

    168 reviews
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    Manassas is an alright place. There are certain areas which are not so great, especially at night. One thing I would like to see change is the public schools in this area. Every year it seems like the security is getting worse. Anyone can just go into the schools which is dangerous considering the things going on in our world today. I also feel like there is a lot more violence occurring in schools. One thing I do like is some of the shopping centers in Manassas. There are stores not too far from the houses which makes them easily accessible to people and there is also public trasnportation if needed.
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    Manassas is a great place to have a family, or to move if you're looking to have a larger property in the DC area for less price. It's definitely up-and-coming, with plenty of new restaurants, breweries, and things to do nearby. If you have to commute north in the morning OR if you're wanting big city life, it may not be best. However there are some great places to live, nature nearby, and you can have a yard! That goes a long way.
    I have lived in Manassas since I was 2 years old, and the area has only gone down hill since I have grown up. My parents originally moved to Manassas because of the great schools and the close proximity to Washington, D.C.; however, as my sister and I became older crime rates increased and gang activity was growing significantly in my neighborhood. Growing up, both my car and my parent's cars were broken into multiple times and home break-ins were attempted as well, which led to my father installing a security system. Due to the decreasing quality of my area, I transferred to a high school on the other side of town so the quality of my education was enriched. Whenever I come back to Manassas when I am on a break from college, I see that there has been very few improvements to the area.