Prince William County, Virginia Housing Market
In Prince William County, Virginia, the median home value is $530,100, with a median monthly rent of $2,067. This places Prince William County at #115 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #9 within Virginia.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,174
- Establishments: 10,561
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 726
- Multi-family: 614
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 197,223 (avg $98,796)
- Outflow: 192,032 (avg $99,478)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Prince William County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22172 | 355.5 | +17.23% | 2025 |
| 2 | 22026 | 304.2 | -5.17% | 2025 |
| 3 | 20155 | 309.7 | +5.06% | 2025 |
| 4 | 20136 | 297.5 | +6.61% | 2025 |
| 5 | 20109 | 320.5 | +3.31% | 2025 |
| 6 | 22192 | 301.5 | -0.69% | 2025 |
| 7 | 22193 | 335.3 | +3.58% | 2025 |
| 8 | 20110 | 303.5 | +5.69% | 2025 |
| 9 | 20112 | 288.1 | +2.79% | 2025 |
| 10 | 22191 | 356.1 | +0.19% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Prince William County | Virginia Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $530,100 | $295,807 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,067 | $1,169 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 74.3% | 70.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.4 | 20.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Prince William County is 79.2% above the Virginia state average and 132.8% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $2,067/month is 76.8% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.4, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Prince William County has an owner-occupancy rate of 74.3%, compared to 70.8% in Virginia and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Joaquin County | California | $530,700 | $1,734 |
| Bronx County | New York | $529,500 | $1,458 |
| Skamania County | Washington | $529,500 | $1,068 |
| Union County | New Jersey | $529,200 | $1,730 |
| Park County | Colorado | $532,100 | $2,161 |
Other Counties in Virginia
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke County | $550,100 | $1,371 | 81.5% |
| Rappahannock County | $506,400 | $1,290 | 73.4% |
| Goochland County | $500,600 | $1,614 | 84.9% |
| Albemarle County | $495,400 | $1,692 | 65.9% |
| Charlottesville city | $486,700 | $1,540 | 44.2% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).