Cost of Living in Manassas Park, VA

Population 16,923 · Virginia · Data vintage 2023

141
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

One of the defining characteristics of Manassas Park is a long average commute — 42 minutes one way, compared to a national median of 27. The city's housing pricing is difficult to evaluate without factoring in that daily time cost.

Geographically, Manassas Park sits roughly 20 miles west of Alexandria. Median home values run roughly 45% lower than Alexandria's $697,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 125
Rent 166

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

About the Cost of Living in Manassas Park

The median home value in Manassas Park is $381,200 — 25% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,175/month, 66% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $100,668/year is 35% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.4%, 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, Manassas Park has a cost of living index of 141 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 41% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$381,200
25% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$456,702
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$2,175/mo
66% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,173/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.6x
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 67.6%
Renter-occupied 32.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,175
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,789/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
41.7 min
54% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
69.5%
Carpooled
13.4%
Public transit
5.9%
Walked
0.6%
Work from home
9.9%

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
$100,668
35% above avg
Per Capita Income
$43,662
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
29% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Labor Force Participation
76.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 15.2%
Graduate degree 10.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.3
Male median age 37.3
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

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

81%
4-Year Graduation Rate
14:1
Student-teacher ratio
4
Public schools
3,640
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Manassas Park, VA?

Manassas Park has a cost index of 141 (100 = national average). It is 41% above the national average.

What is average rent in Manassas Park, VA?

The median gross rent in Manassas Park is $2,175 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Manassas Park?

The median home value in Manassas Park is $381,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Manassas Park?

The median household income in Manassas Park is $100,668 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Manassas Park, VA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Manassas Park is 5.6%. The Virginia state income tax top rate is 5.8%.

Is Manassas Park, VA affordable?

Manassas Park is above average in cost of living, with an index of 141 — about 41% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Manassas Park?

Manassas Park 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.

Manassas Park at a Glance

Population
16,923
Median Income
$100,668
Home Value
$381,200
Median Rent
$2,175/mo
Unemployment
3.4%
Avg High Temp
66.0°F
Sales Tax
5.6%
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