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Living in
Buckhall.
Buckhall is an unincorporated community in Prince William County, VA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Buckhall
This is a solidly affluent, family-oriented suburb in Prince William County where you'll find median household incomes around $180,000 and home values in the high $640,000s—so expect to pay for the privilege of living here. The job market is tight with just 3.2% unemployment, and most residents commute to the DC metro area or federal jobs, which means you're looking at roughly 40 minutes on average to get to work; it's not a walkable community, so plan on being car-dependent. The real appeal for most people here is the access to outdoor recreation: Manassas National Battlefield Park is just eight miles away, Prince William Forest Park at ten miles offers hiking and water activities, and Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts sits about seventeen miles out if you want live theater and concerts.
Buckhall at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Foreign-Born
18.0%
Broadband Internet
96.6%
of households
Median household income
Demographics18.0% foreign-born, most often from El Salvador
Who lives in Buckhall: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Buckhall, the largest foreign-born group is from El Salvador (11.7%), and 15.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.6%
of residents
65 and Older
11.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
11.8%
of households
Married Couples
70.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.19
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 57% above VA average
Rent, home values, and income in Buckhall
In Buckhall, rent runs 57% above the VA average, and home values are 66% above the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,884
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
89.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1996
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for VA
Unemployment in Buckhall and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Prince William County, which includes Buckhall, is close to the VA average.
Unemployment rate
Buckhall: Prince William County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Prince William County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Buckhall is about 4% of Prince William County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Buckhall Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area
Commute39.3 min avg
How Buckhall residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Buckhall, most residents drive alone to work (62%), and 32% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Major hub13.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 35% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Prince William County Police Department, which covers Buckhall, runs 35% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
213.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,281.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Prince William County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 27 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
83.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Prince William County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Prince William County, which includes Buckhall, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 27 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | Winter Weather | $143,000 |
| 2024 | 17 | Winter Weather | $31,000 |
| 2023 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4.5M |
| 2022 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.1M |
| 2021 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $104,000 |
| 2020 | 19 | Flood | $121,000 |
| 2019 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 24 | Flood | $200,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Prince William County, county-wide
Buckhall is about 4% of Prince William County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Prince William County, which includes Buckhall, is typically good — 349 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
35
Good Days
349
per year
Moderate Days
16
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Prince William County, county-wide
Buckhall is about 4% of Prince William County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Buckhall has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
45°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.7"
Annual Snowfall
18.5"
Hot Days/Year
41
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
94
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
124
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 23°F | 3.28" |
| Feb | 45°F | 24°F | 2.62" |
| Mar | 53°F | 32°F | 3.84" |
| Apr | 65°F | 41°F | 3.39" |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.28" |
| Jun | 80°F | 61°F | 4.13" |
| Jul | 84°F | 67°F | 4.26" |
| Aug | 82°F | 65°F | 3.54" |
| Sep | 76°F | 57°F | 4.16" |
| Oct | 65°F | 45°F | 3.51" |
| Nov | 56°F | 35°F | 3.13" |
| Dec | 46°F | 28°F | 3.43" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Buckhall
Uninsured
3.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Buckhall's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Uva Health Prince William Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.8 mi away · Manassas
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.3 mi away · Woodbridge
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 10.9 mi away · Fairfax
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Buckhall
Buckhall's student/teacher ratio is 16.4:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 52.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
52.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Buckhall (within 15 miles)
Northern Virginia Community College
12.6 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 33,048 students · in-state tuition $6,062 · 30% graduate · median earnings $56,892 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona College of Nursing-Falls Church
14.5 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 348 students · in-state tuition $25,133 · median earnings $41,223 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Manassas National Battlefield Park, 8 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Buckhall
Buckhall has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Manassas National Battlefield Park (8 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Manassas National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
8 mi awayPrince William Forest Park
Park
10 mi awayWolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
National Park Site
17 mi awayGreat Falls Park
Park
20 mi awayPiscataway Park
Park
20 mi awayChesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park
21 mi awayArlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
National Park Site
22 mi awayFort Foote Park
Park
22 mi awayPublic Libraries in Buckhall
Central Library
8601 Mathis Avenue, Manassas
Cities Near Buckhall
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Buckhall?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Buckhall FAQ
Is Buckhall, Virginia affordable?⌄
Buckhall's median rent is $2,478/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $180,021/year. Median home value is $635,500.
Is Buckhall, Virginia safe?⌄
Buckhall is policed by the Prince William County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 214 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1282 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Buckhall, Virginia?⌄
Prince William County, which includes Buckhall, has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Buckhall, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in Buckhall is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,478/month and median household income is $180,021/year. The median home value is $635,500. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Buckhall, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Buckhall is 39 minutes, which is significantly longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from