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Woodbridge

Waterfront parks, big shopping and a straight shot up I-95.

Prince William County (unincorporated)21 miles from the White House
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Population44,6682020 Census
Land area9.02 sq mi
People per sq mi4,9522020
To the White House21 mistraight-line
Real estate tax$0.937per $100 · tax year 2026 ($0.865 base + $0.07 fire & rescue levy + $0.002 pest levy)

Overview

What Woodbridge is like

Woodbridge sits between the Occoquan and Potomac rivers in eastern Prince William County, about 20 miles south of Washington. Most people use the name for the wider area, including the planned communities of Lake Ridge and Dale City.

Good to know about addressesWoodbridge mailing addresses (22191–22193) cover far more than the Census Woodbridge area, including Lake Ridge and Dale City. The Town of Occoquan is a separate town with its own tax.

History

How Woodbridge came to be

  1. 1731

    Prince William County was formed; a wooden toll bridge over the Occoquan later gave Woodbridge its name.

  2. 1972

    Hurricane Agnes destroyed the Occoquan River bridge; Potomac Hospital (now Sentara) opened the same year.

  3. 1985

    Potomac Mills opened.

  4. 1992

    Virginia Railway Express began commuter trains through Woodbridge.

  5. 1995

    A former Army radio station became the Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

  6. 2023

    The 95 Express Lanes were extended south from Woodbridge into Stafford County.

Homes you'll find

  • Many townhouses and condos — some of the more affordable options close to DC
  • Single-family neighborhoods in Dale City and Lake Ridge
  • Newer mixed-use and waterfront communities near the Occoquan River and Route 1
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Getting around

  • I-95 and the 95 Express Lanes (tolled) north to the Beltway
  • VRE Fredericksburg Line at Woodbridge and Rippon stations
  • OmniRide express buses to the Pentagon and downtown DC

About 21 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.

Economy

Where people work

  • Marine Corps Base Quantico (just south)
  • Fort Belvoir (just north)
  • Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
  • Potomac Mills and the Route 1 retail corridor

Local favorites

Places people love

  • Historic Town of Occoquan
  • Leesylvania State Park
  • Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge
  • Potomac Mills

Local government

Woodbridge is unincorporated and governed by Prince William County. Parts of the greater area (Lake Ridge, Dale City) are in the Occoquan, Neabsco or Potomac districts — check an address.

  • Chair At-Large, Prince William Board of County SupervisorsDeshundra L. Jefferson
  • Supervisor, Woodbridge DistrictJeannie LaCroix
  • Governor of VirginiaAbigail Spanberger (since January 2026)

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

Taxes

Real estate tax: $0.937 per $100 of assessed value (tax year 2026 ($0.865 base + $0.07 fire & rescue levy + $0.002 pest levy)), set by Prince William County. Official rates ↗

Example: a home assessed at $700,000 would owe about $6,559 a year at the Prince William County 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

  • I-95 and Route 1 are among the region's most congested roads — test your commute at rush hour
  • Neighborhoods vary a lot in age, HOA fees and flood exposure near the water

Schools

Public schools

Served by Prince William County 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 Woodbridge

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↗Prince William County Police crime mapOfficial crime data from the local police department↗Virginia School Quality Profile: Prince William County Public SchoolsTest results, graduation rates and more from the Virginia Department of Education↗PWCS Find Your School (check any address)Confirm 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↗Prince William County real estate assessmentsAssessed values, sales history and property details↗Find your elected officialsLook up your state and federal representatives by address↗

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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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