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Manassas Park, VA

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Manassas Park, VA

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Demographics

DiverseSimpson's Diversity Index: 70
Population16,923
Foreign Born17.4%
Population Density5,594people per mi²
Median Age35.3 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

166/100

66% above national average

C+

The Real Cost of Living in Manassas Park, Virginia

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $35k$65k
Comfortable $74k$109k
Luxury $146k+$227k+
Elite (Top 5%) $172k+$267k+
Affordability Ratio

92%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean85%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
28
Poor
8
Negative
3

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

7.1mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

8.5mi

Airport

DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National

23.6mi

Post Office

USPS — Merrifield, VA

14mi

Critical Amenities

Golf6Nearest 2.5 mi
Camping20Nearest 1.7 mi
Marina3Nearest 5.3 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 10.3 mi
Gun Range10Nearest 1.9 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B-
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$101k+9.8%
34% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1.3M
99% above US avg
College Educated
25.5%
27% below US avg
WFH
10.0%
30% below US avg
Homeownership
67.6%
3% above US avg
Median Home
$381k
35% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A+
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 90% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
4.7
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−63.2%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−82.4%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.18 / 1k Residents38% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.18 / 1k Residents88% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−44.0%
Burglary
0.18 / 1k Residents79% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
3.33 / 1k Residents71% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.85 / 1k Residents23% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+6Leans Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Manassas Park, Virginia
Dem Rep
40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
F
Poor12.5% of income
Property Rights
B-
GoodIJ Grade B-
Firearm Rights
C-
FairFPC Grade C-
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (20% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Hardiness Zone7A~3°F min
Growing Season218 days286 frost-free
Annual Rainfall52.2"
Elevation210 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor227 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor5,594/sq mi
Fallout Danger
D+
Weak19 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
A+
GreatInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 300 mi · coast 127 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$3.3M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T10:20:42.000Z

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