RANK #401 / 996 · POP 481,114 · VA
PROJECTED GROWTH: +1.1%
Historic Occoquan, a riverside mill town with a charming shopping district, offers a glimpse into Prince William County's past and present. Located in Northern Virginia, about 25 miles southwest of Washington, D.C., the county balances suburban and rural areas. Commuting to Washington, D.C., or other Northern Virginia employment centers is possible via the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) and OmniRide bus services, which utilize I-66 and I-95 express lanes. The county features over 4,000 acres of parkland and more than 100 miles of trails, including Prince William Forest Park, the largest protected natural area in the D.C. region.
Life in Prince William County often involves families and professionals, many of whom commute to nearby cities. The public school system is the second largest in Virginia and is recognized for its programs and staff. The local economy is diversifying, with growth in sectors like information communication technology, life sciences, and specialized logistics. There is ongoing investment in commercial and residential redevelopment, particularly along established corridors, and infrastructure improvements are underway to support this growth.
Overvalued relative to economy
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Below national median
Below-average climate & terrain
Above national median (13x)
Housing looks overvalued at 24.6x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
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Digital Gateway Data Center Complex (37 data centers, 14 electrical substations)
QTS and Compass Datacenters
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$2,000M | Proposed |
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County Capital Projects (Judicial Center, Crisis Receiving Center, Homeless Navigation Center, etc.)
Prince William County
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$1,300M | Planned |
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Hoadly Square and Maple Valley Grove Residential Developments (550 units combined)
J.R. Real Estate Group
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$150M | Planned |
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Manassas Battery Energy Storage System (24.2 MVA / 105.315 MWh)
Lightshift Energy (for NOVEC)
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$50M | Planned |
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Gainesville Battery Energy Storage System (20 MW / 90.3 MWh)
Lightshift Energy (for NOVEC)
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$50M | Planned |
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Prince William County Landfill Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Facility
OPAL Fuels
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$50M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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Prince William County has a Boom Town Index score of 60/100, ranking #401 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +2.7% and a median household income of $123,193, it's an above-average county on economic indicators.
The median home value in Prince William County is $472,000 with median rent at $1,907/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.261, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +0.8% year-over-year. Job growth: +2.7%. Home values changed +0.7% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 4.11% of Prince William County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.