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Manassas (City)

A historic small-city downtown, its own schools, and a VRE ride to DC.

City of Manassas (independent city)26 miles from the White House
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Population42,7722020 Census
Land area9.84 sq mi
People per sq mi4,3472020
To the White House26 mistraight-line
Real estate tax$1.24per $100 · FY2027 ($1.05 base + $0.19 fire & rescue levy)

Overview

What Manassas is like

The City of Manassas is a small independent city surrounded by Prince William County, with its own schools, police and city services. It grew up around a railroad junction near the Civil War battlefields and today has a restored historic downtown.

Good to know about addressesA “Manassas” mailing address is not always in the City of Manassas. 20110 is mostly the city; 20111 is Manassas Park and Prince William County; 20109 and 20112 are Prince William County. The jurisdiction decides your taxes and schools.

History

How Manassas came to be

  1. 1852

    Railroads met here, creating Manassas Junction between Washington, the Shenandoah Valley and Richmond.

  2. 1861

    The First Battle of Manassas (Bull Run) was fought nearby — the first time troops were rushed to a battle by train.

  3. 1862

    The Second Battle of Manassas was fought nearby in late August.

  4. 1873

    The Town of Manassas was chartered.

  5. 1893

    Jennie Dean founded the Manassas Industrial School for Colored Youth.

  6. 1975

    Manassas became an independent city, separate from Prince William County.

  7. 2023

    The city celebrated its 150th anniversary and reopened the renovated Manassas Museum.

Homes you'll find

  • Older homes in established neighborhoods near downtown
  • Post-war single-family neighborhoods
  • Townhouses, condos and newer buildings near downtown and the main roads
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Getting around

  • VRE Manassas Line (weekdays) from downtown Manassas station
  • Route 28 north to I-66 and Dulles; Sudley Road to I-66
  • Washington Manassas Airport (general aviation), owned by the city

About 26 miles in a straight line to the White House. Real drive times vary a lot with traffic — test your commute at rush hour before you buy.

Weather

January45° / 30°avg high / low
July90° / 72°avg high / low
Rain & snow43 inper year · 12 in of snow
Hot days37days of 90°F+ per year

Four real seasons: humid summers, colorful falls, mostly mild winters with a few snowstorms. Frost-free roughly March 27 to November 18. NOAA 1991–2020 averages at Reagan National Airport (the Dulles corridor runs a few degrees cooler at night and usually gets more snow).

Economy

Where people work

  • Micron Technology
  • Lockheed Martin
  • UVA Health Prince William Medical Center
  • BAE Systems

Local favorites

Places people love

  • Historic Downtown Manassas
  • Manassas Museum
  • Harris Pavilion (ice rink and farmers market)
  • Manassas National Battlefield Park (just north)

Local government

The City of Manassas has its own mayor, City Council, police and schools, independent of Prince William County. A special election will fill the rest of the mayor's term.

  • Mayor, City of ManassasVacant — Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger left office Sept. 30, 2026; City Council will appoint an interim mayor
  • Vice MayorMark D. Wolfe
  • Governor of VirginiaAbigail Spanberger (since January 2026)

As of September 2026. Officials change with elections — confirm on the official websites.

Taxes

Real estate tax: $1.24 per $100 of assessed value (FY2027 ($1.05 base + $0.19 fire & rescue levy)), set by City of Manassas. Official rates ↗

Example: a home assessed at $700,000 would owe about $8,680 a year at the City of Manassas rate.

Virginia also taxes cars and other vehicles yearly (personal property tax), and some areas add small special-district taxes. Older adults and people with disabilities may qualify for tax relief programs.

Before you buy

Points to consider

  • VRE runs weekdays only; driving means I-66 and Route 28 traffic
  • The city tax rate is higher than the surrounding county's

Schools

Public schools

Served by Manassas City Public Schools. Test scores and school details are in the official links below. Boundaries change — always confirm the assigned schools for a specific address.

Research this area

Official data on Manassas

Crime, school test results and population details come straight from official sources. Each link opens in a new tab, so this page stays open.

Census QuickFactsPopulation, age, income, housing and more — official U.S. Census data↗Manassas City Police crime dashboardOfficial crime data from the local police department↗Virginia School Quality Profile: Manassas City Public SchoolsTest results, graduation rates and more from the Virginia Department of Education↗Manassas City Public Schools — attendance zonesConfirm which schools serve a specific address↗FEMA flood mapsCheck whether an address is in a flood zone↗Metro trip plannerPlan a commute by Metro and bus↗City of Manassas property assessmentsAssessed values, sales history and property details↗Find your elected officialsLook up your state and federal representatives by address↗

Nearby

Also worth a look

Gainesville

Newer homes, golf communities and I-66 access on the edge of horse country.

Prince William County (unincorporated)

Centreville

More space for your money along I-66, with history next door.

Fairfax County (unincorporated)

Chantilly

Room to grow near Dulles Airport and major employers.

Fairfax County (unincorporated)

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Sources: 2020 U.S. Census; county, city and town government websites; NOAA climate normals; Virginia Department of Education. Updated September 2026. General information only — verify details that matter to your decision.

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