Cost of Living in Bull Run CDP (Prince William County), VA

Population 16,688 · Virginia · Data vintage 2023

133
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

A 36-minute average commute puts Bull Run CDP (Prince William County) squarely in exurban territory — the kind of place where many households optimize for housing cost over proximity to work. Home values of $379,000 reflect that spatial discount.

Bull Run CDP (Prince William County) sits roughly 25 miles west of Arlington — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 56% lower than Arlington's $865,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 124
Rent 146

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Bull Run CDP (Prince William County)

The median home value in Bull Run CDP (Prince William County) is $378,800 — 24% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,912/month, 46% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $86,487/year is 16% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average of 4.8%. Virginia's top state income tax rate is 5.8% and the combined sales tax is 5.6%. The climate averages highs of 66.0°F and lows of 45.3°F, with about 21" of annual snowfall. Overall, Bull Run CDP (Prince William County) has a cost of living index of 133 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 33% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$378,800
24% above avg
Median Rent
$1,912/mo
46% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.5x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.8%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$970
1 BR
$989
2 BR
$1,200
3 BR
$1,645
4 BR
$1,885
Owner-occupied 35.3%
Renter-occupied 64.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,912
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,526/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
36.2 min
34% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
70.3%
Carpooled
16.2%
Public transit
0.3%
Walked
1.7%
Work from home
11.3%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 5.8%
Total Sales Tax 5.6%
State rate 4.3%
Avg local rate 1.3%
Property Tax 0.8%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$86,487
16% above avg
Per Capita Income
$38,953
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
17% below avg
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Labor Force Participation
77.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 29.5%
Graduate degree 7.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 33.7
Male median age 35.5
Female median age 32.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
66.0°F
Avg Low
45.3°F
Annual Precip
43.2"
Annual Snowfall
21"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 434655677583888679685747
Low °F 252734435362676558453629
Precip" 2.942.613.503.474.724.304.153.533.943.653.133.30
Snow" 6.97.03.90.10.00.00.00.00.00.00.32.8

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 37 — Good
90.1%
Good air days/yr
129
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
361
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Bull Run CDP (Prince William County), VA?

Bull Run CDP (Prince William County) has a cost index of 133 (100 = national average). It is 33% above the national average.

What is average rent in Bull Run CDP (Prince William County), VA?

The median gross rent in Bull Run CDP (Prince William County) is $1,912 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Bull Run CDP (Prince William County)?

The median home value in Bull Run CDP (Prince William County) is $378,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Bull Run CDP (Prince William County)?

The median household income in Bull Run CDP (Prince William County) is $86,487 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Bull Run CDP (Prince William County), VA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Bull Run CDP (Prince William County) is 5.6%. The Virginia state income tax top rate is 5.8%.

Is Bull Run CDP (Prince William County), VA affordable?

Bull Run CDP (Prince William County) is above average in cost of living, with an index of 133 — about 33% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Bull Run CDP (Prince William County)?

Bull Run CDP (Prince William County) has average high temperatures of 66.0°F and average lows of 45.3°F. Annual precipitation is 43.2". Average annual snowfall is 21". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Bull Run CDP (Prince William County) at a Glance

Population
16,688
Median Income
$86,487
Home Value
$378,800
Median Rent
$1,912/mo
Unemployment
4.0%
Avg High Temp
66.0°F
Sales Tax
5.6%
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