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Manassas, Virginia

Introduction to Manassas, Virginia

Manassas, Virginia is 10 miles NW of Dale City, Virginia (center to center) and 25 miles SW of Washington, District of Columbia. The city is in the Washington area. There are 35,135 residents in Manassas.

Manassas History

The First Battle of Manassas, also known as the First Battle of Bull Run, was fought in this area in 1861. This was the first major land battle of the American Civil War. The Second Manassas Battle was fought in August 1862. At that time, Manassas was just a railroad crossing and, despite the two victories, it remained in the Union's hands for most of the war. The town of Manassas was officially incorporated in 1873. The community was so called because of its location at the junction of the Manassas Gap and the Alexandria and Orange railroads. It was incorporated as an independent city in 1975.

Manassas and nearby Attractions

  • Manassas National Battlefield Park
  • Manassas Museum
  • Department of Motor Vehicles Manassas
  • Stonewall Recreation Center
  • Cannon Branch
  • Baldwin Park

Things To Do In Manassas

While in Manassas, one can visit the historic sites and museums nearby. Among these are Manassas National Battlefield Park, Ben Lomond Manor House, Manassas Museum, and U.S. Marine Corps Air-Ground Museum. The city also has a number of beautiful churches and cemeteries that are worth visiting. The shores of the Cannon Branch are popular tourist destinations. At the city’s parks, visitors can pursue a range of recreational activities. In addition, the city hosts annual celebrations including the African-American Heritage Festival, Fall Jubilee, Latino Festival, Old World Festival, and Prince William County Fair.

Manassas Transportation

Air transportation is available from Washington Dulles International Airport.

Manassas Higher Education

Strayer University-Manassas Campus is the local institute of higher education. Other institutes within a radius of 20 miles include George Mason University and Northern Virginia Community College.

High Points

Manassas strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyManassas Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 8%Manassas Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 10%Manassas Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 12%Manassas People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 14%Manassas Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 15%Manassas Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 17%Manassas Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Manassas, VA

Comparing Manassas to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Racial Diversity910
Well-Paid Single Men810
Well-Paid Single Women79
Age of the Population31
Female Share of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income810
People in Middle Class or Better79
People Above Poverty79
College Educated Adults79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use79
Working at Home56
Walking and Biking to Work37
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Property Taxes52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing42
People Living Alone32
Affordability of Rents31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

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