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Life in Bull Run (Prince William County)
Bull Run CDP (Prince William County) is a community of 16,688 people in Virginia. The median household income is $89,679, median rent runs about $2,002 per month, and median home values are around $413,500. Unemployment is low at 3.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Bull Run (Prince William County) at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.7%
Foreign-Born
45.1%
Broadband Internet
94.4%
of households
Population Growth
+0.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics45.1% foreign-born, most often from El Salvador
Who lives in Bull Run (Prince William County): race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bull Run (Prince William County), the largest foreign-born group is from El Salvador (25.6%), and 35.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.4%
of residents
65 and Older
5.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.2%
of households
Married Couples
36.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.67
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 27% above VA average
Rent, home values, and income in Bull Run (Prince William County)
In Bull Run (Prince William County), rent runs 27% above the VA average, and home values are 8% above the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,784
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
33.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1994
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for VA
Unemployment in Bull Run (Prince William County) and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Prince William County, which includes Bull Run (Prince William County), is close to the VA average.
Unemployment rate
Bull Run (Prince William County): Prince William County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Prince William County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Bull Run (Prince William County) is about 3% of Prince William County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Bull Run (Prince William County) 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
Commute32.1 min avg
How Bull Run (Prince William County) residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bull Run (Prince William County), most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 50% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 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 Bull Run (Prince William County), 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 Bull Run (Prince William County), 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
Bull Run (Prince William County) is about 3% 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 Bull Run (Prince William County), 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
Bull Run (Prince William County) is about 3% of Prince William County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate86°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bull Run (Prince William County) has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
66°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
45°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.7"
Annual Snowfall
21.0"
Hot Days/Year
41
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
94
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
121
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 25°F | 2.94" |
| Feb | 46°F | 27°F | 2.61" |
| Mar | 55°F | 34°F | 3.50" |
| Apr | 67°F | 43°F | 3.47" |
| May | 75°F | 53°F | 4.72" |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 4.30" |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 4.15" |
| Aug | 86°F | 65°F | 3.53" |
| Sep | 79°F | 58°F | 3.94" |
| Oct | 68°F | 45°F | 3.65" |
| Nov | 57°F | 36°F | 3.13" |
| Dec | 47°F | 29°F | 3.30" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bull Run (Prince William County)
Uninsured
20.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Bull Run (Prince William County)'s limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Uva Health Prince William Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.1 mi away · Manassas
Uva Health Haymarket Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.1 mi away · Haymarket
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 10.5 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.
Education15.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bull Run (Prince William County)
Bull Run (Prince William County)'s student/teacher ratio is 15.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 39.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
39.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Manassas National Battlefield Park, 3 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bull Run (Prince William County)
Bull Run (Prince William County) has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Manassas National Battlefield Park (3 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Manassas National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
3 mi awayPrince William Forest Park
Park
15 mi awayWolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
National Park Site
18 mi awayGreat Falls Park
Park
20 mi awayChesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park
21 mi awayClara Barton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
24 mi awayGeorge Washington Memorial Parkway
Memorial Parkway
24 mi awayGlen Echo Park
Park
24 mi awayPublic Libraries in Bull Run (Prince William County)
Bull Run Library
8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas
Cities Near Bull Run (Prince William County)
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Bull Run (Prince William County) FAQ
Is Bull Run (Prince William County), Virginia affordable?⌄
Bull Run (Prince William County)'s median rent is $2,002/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $89,679/year. Median home value is $413,500.
Is Bull Run (Prince William County), Virginia safe?⌄
Bull Run (Prince William County) 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 Bull Run (Prince William County), Virginia?⌄
Prince William County, which includes Bull Run (Prince William County), 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 Bull Run (Prince William County), Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in Bull Run (Prince William County) is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,002/month and median household income is $89,679/year. The median home value is $413,500. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bull Run (Prince William County), Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Bull Run (Prince William County) is 32 minutes, which is 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