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Living in
Cherry Hill.
Cherry Hill 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 Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill is an unincorporated community in Prince William County, part of the long chain of Northern Virginia suburbs along I-95. The defining fact of daily life here is the commute: the average trip to work is about 41 minutes, well above the national average of 26. In exchange, housing costs less than inner suburbs, with a median home value of $492,500 and rent around $1,931.
Cherry Hill at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Foreign-Born
26.4%
Broadband Internet
95.4%
of households
Median household income
Demographics26.4% foreign-born, most often from Ghana
Who lives in Cherry Hill: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Cherry Hill, the largest foreign-born group is from Ghana (28.0%), and 12.6% of residents speak Other at home.
Under 18
31.5%
of residents
65 and Older
6.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
49.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.1%
of households
Married Couples
47.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.16
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 22% above VA average
Rent, home values, and income in Cherry Hill
In Cherry Hill, rent runs 22% above the VA average, and home values are 28% above the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
66.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
31.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,705
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2002
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.4%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for VA
Unemployment in Cherry Hill and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Prince William County, which includes Cherry Hill, is close to the VA average.
Unemployment rate
Cherry Hill: Prince William County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Prince William County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Cherry Hill 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
Commute41.4 min avg
How Cherry Hill residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Cherry Hill, most residents drive alone to work (62%), and 26% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 24 mi
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Major hub12.0M 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 Cherry Hill, 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 Cherry Hill, 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
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Prince William County, which includes Cherry Hill, 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
Climate86°F summers, 30°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Cherry Hill has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 30°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/69°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
47°/30°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.0"
Annual Snowfall
12.4"
Hot Days/Year
29
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
76
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
118
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 28°F | 2.66" |
| Feb | 48°F | 30°F | 2.36" |
| Mar | 56°F | 37°F | 3.58" |
| Apr | 68°F | 47°F | 3.16" |
| May | 76°F | 57°F | 3.63" |
| Jun | 84°F | 66°F | 3.53" |
| Jul | 88°F | 71°F | 4.64" |
| Aug | 86°F | 69°F | 4.24" |
| Sep | 80°F | 62°F | 3.43" |
| Oct | 69°F | 50°F | 3.33" |
| Nov | 58°F | 39°F | 3.14" |
| Dec | 49°F | 32°F | 3.33" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Cherry Hill
Uninsured
8.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Cherry Hill's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.8 mi away · Woodbridge
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
Acute Care - Department of Defense · ER available · 12.3 mi away · Fort Belvoir
Stafford Hospital, Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.9 mi away · Stafford
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.
Education15.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill's student/teacher ratio is 15.6:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 43.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
43.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Prince William Forest Park, 4 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Prince William Forest Park (4 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Prince William Forest Park
Park
4 mi awayPiscataway Park
Park
15 mi awayThomas Stone National Historic Site
National Historic Site
15 mi awayFort Washington Park
Park
17 mi awayFort Foote Park
Park
20 mi awayHarmony Hall
National Park Site
20 mi awayManassas National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
20 mi awayFredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
National Military Park
22 mi awayCities Near Cherry Hill
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Cherry Hill?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Cherry Hill FAQ
Is Cherry Hill, Virginia affordable?⌄
Cherry Hill's median rent is $1,931/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $122,447/year. Median home value is $492,500.
Is Cherry Hill, Virginia safe?⌄
Cherry Hill 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 Cherry Hill, Virginia?⌄
Prince William County, which includes Cherry Hill, 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 Cherry Hill, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in Cherry Hill is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,931/month and median household income is $122,447/year. The median home value is $492,500. About 66% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Cherry Hill, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Cherry Hill is 41 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