The Town FilesManassas, Virginia
City in Manassas city · population 42,772 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $449,900
- Household income
- $113,590
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 19 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 34.8
Manassas is a city of 42,772 people in Manassas city, Virginia. The median home is worth $449,900, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks more vibrant than 93% of Virginia towns, more walkable than 92% of Virginia towns, better for cycling than 89% of Virginia towns.
How Manassas 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 Manassas is worth $449,900, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $113,590, which is more affordable than 42% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $1,850 a month. 71.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Manassas | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $449,900 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,850 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $113,590 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 71.5% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Manassas
| People | Manassas | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.8 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.6% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 26.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.7% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 32.4% | — |
| Work from home | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 32.1 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.1% | 91.8% |
Weather in Manassas
July highs average 87.6°F and January lows 25.2°F. About 43.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.7 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 33 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 102 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Manassas since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 1, 1973 about 9.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 31, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 71 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 2, 2016.
Severe weather in Manassas city since 1996
Manassas city has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for hurricane, snowstorm, biological.
| 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 Manassas city
Manassas city had 24,891 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $84,551 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Manassas itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Public schools in Manassas
39 public schools with 28,851 students, about 15.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles J. Colgan Sr. High | 9-12 | 2,945 | 16.8 |
| Osbourn Park High | 9-12 | 2,740 | 16.5 |
| Osbourn High | 9-12 | 2,330 | 17.5 |
| Unity Reed High | 9-12 | 2,173 | 15.3 |
| Parkside Middle | 6-8 | 1,392 | 14.8 |
| Louise A. Benton Middle | 6-8 | 1,357 | 16.0 |
| Herbert J. Saunders Middle | 6-8 | 1,200 | 15.6 |
| Grace E. Metz Middle | 7-8 | 1,076 | 15.8 |
| Unity Braxton Middle | 6-8 | 1,026 | 13.5 |
| Mayfield Intermediate | 5-6 | 861 | 17.2 |
| Yorkshire Elementary | PK-5 | 831 | 16.3 |
| Signal Hill Elementary | PK-5 | 793 | 17.2 |
Towns near Manassas
- Loch Lomond, VA2.3 mi · 4,050 people · home $442,300
- Manassas Park, VA2.7 mi · 17,219 people · home $395,900
- Buckhall, VA2.9 mi · 20,420 people · home $635,500
- Sudley, VA2.9 mi · 19,008 people · home $424,800
- Bull Run, VA3.1 mi · 16,794 people · home $413,500
- Yorkshire, VA3.4 mi · 10,992 people · home $451,000
- Linton Hall, VA5.0 mi · 41,754 people · home $617,000
- Union Mill, VA6.4 mi · 4,997 people · home $961,400
Manassas questions
Is Manassas, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Manassas scores better for retirees than 5% of Virginia towns and quieter than 7%. 10.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.8).
How much does a house cost in Manassas?
The median owner-occupied home in Manassas is valued at $449,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $113,590, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $1,850 a month.
What is the weather like in Manassas?
July highs average 87.6°F and January lows 25.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.2 inches of precipitation a year and 18.7 inches of snow.
Does Manassas get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Manassas since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 1, 1973. 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)