The Town FilesIndependent Hill, Virginia
Community in Prince William County · population 10,165 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $674,300
- Household income
- $204,886
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 38.0
Independent Hill is a community of 10,165 people in Prince William County, Virginia. The median home is worth $674,300, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks better for families than 98% of Virginia towns, better transit than 89% of Virginia towns, more upscale than 87% of Virginia towns.
How Independent Hill ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Independent Hill is worth $674,300, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $204,886, which is more affordable than 71% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $2,295 a month. 96.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Independent Hill | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $674,300 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $2,295 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $204,886 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 96.1% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 2000 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Independent Hill
| People | Independent Hill | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.4% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 29.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.5% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.5% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 15.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 14.2% | — |
| Work from home | 23.2% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 41.6 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.8% | 91.8% |
Weather in Independent Hill
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 28.3°F. About 41.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.1 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 29 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 76 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Independent Hill since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 17, 2004 about 3.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 20, 2015.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 51 times; the largest was 2.25 inches on May 2, 2016.
Severe weather in Prince William County since 1996
Prince William County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
| March 7, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4262: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Prince William County
Prince William County had 143,345 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,447 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Independent Hill itself the ACS puts it at 2.1%.
Towns near Independent Hill
- Dale City, VA4.3 mi · 72,088 people · home $425,500
- Montclair, VA5.0 mi · 22,279 people · home $577,800
- County Center, VA5.0 mi · 3,787 people · home $588,900
- Buckhall, VA5.0 mi · 20,420 people · home $635,500
- Potomac Mills, VA6.9 mi · 6,332 people · home $582,700
- Lake Ridge, VA7.1 mi · 46,162 people · home $471,200
- Dumfries, VA7.7 mi · 5,679 people · home $331,800
- Manassas, VA7.7 mi · 42,772 people · home $449,900
Independent Hill questions
Is Independent Hill, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Independent Hill scores better for retirees than 26% of Virginia towns and quieter than 41%. 8.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.0).
How much does a house cost in Independent Hill?
The median owner-occupied home in Independent Hill is valued at $674,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $204,886, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $2,295 a month.
What is the weather like in Independent Hill?
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 28.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.0 inches of precipitation a year and 15.1 inches of snow.
Does Independent Hill get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Independent Hill since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 17, 2004. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)