Manassas, Virginia
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City Overview
As of 2009, Manassas's population is 35,412 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 4.28 percent.
The median home cost in Manassas is $255,320. Home appreciation the last year has been -15.50 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Manassas's cost of living is 17.73% Higher than the U.S. average.
Manassas public schools spend $5,971 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 15 students per teacher in Manassas.
The unemployment rate in Manassas is 8.80 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Manassas jobs have Decreased by 4.90 percent.
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People
The 2009 Manassas, VA, population is 35,412. There are 3,694 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Manassas, VA
The median age is 31.7. The US median is 37.6. 59.86% of people in Manassas, VA, are married. 9.24% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.88 people. 32.26% of people are married, with children. 10.00% have children, but are single.
Race in Manassas, VA
66.91% of people are white, 12.90% are black, 3.85% are asian, 0.53% are native american, and 15.46% claim 'Other'.
22.37% of the people in Manassas, VA, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 77.63% are non-hispanic).
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Health
There are 324 physicians per 100,000 population in Manassas, VA. The US average is 170.
Manassas, VA Health Index
Air quality in Manassas, VA is 97 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Manassas, VA is 40 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 88 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Would love to move: I have lived in Manassas City for approximately 25 years now and in the overall area since 1973 and I can't wait to leave here. There are so many issues that I don't... (read more)Living in Manassas: Living on the edge of the Manassas Battlefield is fun. As an amateur history buff there are a number of historical sites worth visiting. Bull Run National Park provides... (read more)Manassas, a.k.a Little Mexico: If you do not care about illegal immigration, MAnassas is the place for you. I din't care about immigration before I moved here. But now that I have been here fore... (read more)Have an opinion about Manassas? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Manassas Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 8.80% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -4.90% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 21.30% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 5.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 9.50% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $27,548 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $68,392 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 5.39% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 5.76% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 8.70% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 13.44% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 23.71% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 16.96% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 18.13% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 5.96% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.54% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.43% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 16.18% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 22.47% | 20.24% |
| Service | 13.85% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 27.14% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.09% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 11.94% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 8.33% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Manassas, VA, is 8.80%, with job growth of -4.90%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 21.30%.
Manassas, VA Taxes
Manassas, VA,sales tax rate is 5.00%. Income tax is 9.50%.
Manassas, VA Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $27,548, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $68,392.
Manassas Economy SperlingViews
My County is great: Prince William county provides a great selection of schools and businesses and community ammenities. I've lived here for 14 years now and have thoroughly enjoyed it. ... (read more)Traffic: Question: Are there alternate routes from Washington to Richmond other than I-95? We find this route too congested , especially on Friday afternoons.
... (read more)Commuting in Northern VA: Commuting times in Northern VA are getting worse with no hope for improvement in the immediate future. Plan your relocation with an eye towards access to public... (read more)Have an opinion about Manassas? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Manassas Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 21 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $255,320 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -15.50% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 67.00% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 2.93% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 29.97% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $11.31 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 1.26% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.15% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.19% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 0.23% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 3.61% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.47% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.23% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 35.47% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 21.59% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 3.04% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 2.10% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.34% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 9.81% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 5.25% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 13.30% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 35.09% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 15.87% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 10.88% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 5.57% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 1.66% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 2.57% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Manassas, VA, is $255,320. Home appreciation is -15.50% over the last year. The median age of Manassas, VA, real estate is 21 years.
Manassas, VA Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 29.97% of the Manassas, VA, population. 2.93% of houses and apartments in Manassas, VA, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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Housing: Housing costs are high. However, you can still find a single family home in the... (read more)because they're making me post: Cost of living in Manassas is not as high as in surrounding areas, but you get what you pay for. It is, still, a bit high, which is why my family and I are looking to... (read more)Civil War History: This is a great place to live if you are a civil war buff. The battlefields are well maintained and it is educational for all... (read more)Have an opinion about Manassas? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Manassas Click Here
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Crime
Manassas, VA, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 4. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Manassas, VA, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 4. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Civil War History: This is a great place to live if you are a civil war buff. The battlefields are well maintained and it is educational for all... (read more)Traffic: Question: Are there alternate routes from Washington to Richmond other than I-95? We find this route too congested , especially on Friday afternoons.
... (read more)Commuting in Northern VA: Commuting times in Northern VA are getting worse with no hope for improvement in the immediate future. Plan your relocation with an eye towards access to public... (read more)Have an opinion about Manassas? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Manassas Click Here
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Climate
Manassas, VA, gets 36 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 16 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 83.
On average, there are 196 sunny days per year in Manassas, VA. The July high is around 88 degrees. The January low is 24. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 43 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Traffic: Question: Are there alternate routes from Washington to Richmond other than I-95? We find this route too congested , especially on Friday afternoons.
... (read more)Commuting in Northern VA: Commuting times in Northern VA are getting worse with no hope for improvement in the immediate future. Plan your relocation with an eye towards access to public... (read more)Commuting Mecca: Manassas is in Northern Virginia about 23 miles West of the Washington, DC beltway. A large part of the population commutes to the DC area. Carpools, commuter rail,... (read more)Have an opinion about Manassas? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Manassas Click Here
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Education
Manassas, VA, schools spend $5,971 per student. There are 15 pupils per teacher, 394 students per librarian, and 414 children per counselor in Manassas, VA schools.
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Manassas: Used to be a nice small/medium sized city. Now it's over crowded, congested and the quality of the schools has rapidly decreased in the past few... (read more)Would love to move: I have lived in Manassas City for approximately 25 years now and in the overall area since 1973 and I can't wait to leave here. There are so many issues that I don't... (read more)My County is great: Prince William county provides a great selection of schools and businesses and community ammenities. I've lived here for 14 years now and have thoroughly enjoyed it. ... (read more)Have an opinion about Manassas? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Manassas Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Manassas, VA, takes 36 minutes. 76% of commuters drive their own car alone. 16% carpool with others. 3% take mass transit and 2% work from home.
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Traffic: Question: Are there alternate routes from Washington to Richmond other than I-95? We find this route too congested , especially on Friday afternoons.
... (read more)Commuting in Northern VA: Commuting times in Northern VA are getting worse with no hope for improvement in the immediate future. Plan your relocation with an eye towards access to public... (read more)Commuting Mecca: Manassas is in Northern Virginia about 23 miles West of the Washington, DC beltway. A large part of the population commutes to the DC area. Carpools, commuter rail,... (read more)Have an opinion about Manassas? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Manassas Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Manassas, VA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Manassas, VA is more expensive.
Overall, Manassas, VA cost of living is 117.73.
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because they're making me post: Cost of living in Manassas is not as high as in surrounding areas, but you get what you pay for. It is, still, a bit high, which is why my family and I are looking to... (read more)Housing: Housing costs are high. However, you can still find a single family home in the... (read more)Civil War History: This is a great place to live if you are a civil war buff. The battlefields are well maintained and it is educational for all... (read more)Have an opinion about Manassas? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Manassas Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 97.49% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 53.33% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 29.94% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 2.64% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 5.65% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 2.09% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 8.78% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.83% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 12.00% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.58% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 6.19% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.00% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.00% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 5.38% | 0.54% |
97.49% of the people in Manassas, VA are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 53.33% are Catholic; 29.94% are Protestant; 2.64% are LDS; 6.19% are another Christian faith; 0.00% in Manassas, VA are Jewish; 0.00% are an eastern faith; 5.38% affilitates with Islam.
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Would love to move: I have lived in Manassas City for approximately 25 years now and in the overall area since 1973 and I can't wait to leave here. There are so many issues that I don't... (read more)Living in Manassas: Living on the edge of the Manassas Battlefield is fun. As an amateur history buff there are a number of historical sites worth visiting. Bull Run National Park provides... (read more)Manassas, a.k.a Little Mexico: If you do not care about illegal immigration, MAnassas is the place for you. I din't care about immigration before I moved here. But now that I have been here fore... (read more)Have an opinion about Manassas? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Manassas Click Here
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Voting
43.11% of the people in Manassas, VA are registered as Democrats. 56.24% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.65%.
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Civil War History: This is a great place to live if you are a civil war buff. The battlefields are well maintained and it is educational for all... (read more)because they're making me post: Cost of living in Manassas is not as high as in surrounding areas, but you get what you pay for. It is, still, a bit high, which is why my family and I are looking to... (read more)Traffic: Question: Are there alternate routes from Washington to Richmond other than I-95? We find this route too congested , especially on Friday afternoons.
... (read more)Have an opinion about Manassas? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Manassas Click Here
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