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Independent Hill.
Independent 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 Independent Hill
Independent Hill is a community of 10,217 people in Virginia. The median household income is $204,500, and median home values are around $674,000. Unemployment is low at 3.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Independent Hill at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Foreign-Born
14.2%
Broadband Internet
97.8%
of households
Population Growth
+11.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.2% foreign-born, most often from El Salvador
Who lives in Independent Hill: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Independent Hill, the largest foreign-born group is from El Salvador (12.9%), and 10.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
29.6%
of residents
65 and Older
8.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
47.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
7.8%
of households
Married Couples
78.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.42
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 Living
Rent, home values, and income in Independent Hill
In Independent Hill, home values are 76% above the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
27.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
9.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,236
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
96.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2000
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.6%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for VA
Unemployment in Independent Hill and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Prince William County, which includes Independent Hill, is close to the VA average.
Unemployment rate
Independent Hill: Prince William County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Prince William County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Independent Hill is about 2% of Prince William County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Independent 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
Commute41.6 min avg
How Independent Hill residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Independent Hill, most residents drive alone to work (63%), and 30% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 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 Independent 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 Independent 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
Independent Hill is about 2% 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 Independent 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
Independent Hill is about 2% of Prince William County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate86°F summers, 30°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Independent 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
47.8"
Annual Snowfall
12.4"
Hot Days/Year
41
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
94
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 Independent Hill
Uninsured
6.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Independent Hill's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.2 mi away · Woodbridge
Uva Health Prince William Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.4 mi away · Manassas
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.
Education16.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Independent Hill
Independent Hill's student/teacher ratio is 16.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 51.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
51.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
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 Independent Hill
Independent 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 awayManassas National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
14 mi awayPiscataway Park
Park
20 mi awayFort Washington Park
Park
23 mi awayThomas Stone National Historic Site
National Historic Site
23 mi awayWolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
National Park Site
23 mi awayFort Foote Park
Park
24 mi awayFredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
National Military Park
24 mi awayPublic Libraries in Independent Hill
Independent Hill Library
14418 Bristow Road, Manassas
Cities Near Independent Hill
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Independent Hill?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Independent Hill FAQ
Is Independent Hill, Virginia safe?⌄
Independent 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 Independent Hill, Virginia?⌄
Prince William County, which includes Independent Hill, has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
How is the commute in Independent Hill, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Independent Hill is 42 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