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Living in
Sudley.
Sudley 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 Sudley
If you're considering a move to Sudley, understand that you're looking at a compact, family-oriented community in Prince William County that's experienced significant growth over the past two decades—though recent trends show the population leveling off slightly. The median household income of around $94,000 paired with a median home value near $425,000 puts this squarely in the middle-to-upper range for Northern Virginia, which means it's more affordable than Arlington or Alexandria but still carries that DC exurb price tag; you'll want to factor in a median rent of nearly $2,000 monthly if you're not buying. The job market here is solid with just a 3.2% unemployment rate, though most residents commute about 33 minutes to jobs elsewhere in the region—this is car-dependent living, so factor that into your daily reality and household budget.
Sudley at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Foreign-Born
47.5%
Broadband Internet
90.4%
of households
Population Growth
-0.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics47.5% foreign-born, most often from El Salvador
Who lives in Sudley: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Sudley, the largest foreign-born group is from El Salvador (24.8%), and 48.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.0%
of residents
65 and Older
11.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.4%
of households
Married Couples
49.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.46
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 35% above VA average
Rent, home values, and income in Sudley
In Sudley, rent runs 35% above the VA average, and home values are 11% above the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,150
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1980
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.7%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for VA
Unemployment in Sudley and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Prince William County, which includes Sudley, is close to the VA average.
Unemployment rate
Sudley: Prince William County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Prince William County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Sudley is about 4% of Prince William County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Sudley 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
Commute34.6 min avg
How Sudley residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Sudley, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 44% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 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 Sudley, 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 Sudley, 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
Sudley 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 Sudley, 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
Sudley is about 4% 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
Sudley 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 Sudley
Uninsured
22.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Sudley's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Uva Health Prince William Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.6 mi away · Manassas
Uva Health Haymarket Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.3 mi away · Haymarket
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 9.1 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.
Education14.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Sudley
Sudley's student/teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 24.3% 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
24.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Sudley (within 15 miles)
Northern Virginia Community College
14.2 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 33,048 students · in-state tuition $6,062 · 30% graduate · median earnings $56,892 (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, 3 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Sudley
Sudley 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
16 mi awayGreat Falls Park
Park
19 mi awayChesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park
20 mi awayGeorge Washington Memorial Parkway
Memorial Parkway
22 mi awayArlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
National Park Site
23 mi awayClara Barton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
23 mi awayCities Near Sudley
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Sudley?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Sudley FAQ
Is Sudley, Virginia affordable?⌄
Sudley's median rent is $2,139/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $94,309/year. Median home value is $424,800.
Is Sudley, Virginia safe?⌄
Sudley 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 Sudley, Virginia?⌄
Prince William County, which includes Sudley, 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 Sudley, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in Sudley is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,139/month and median household income is $94,309/year. The median home value is $424,800. About 58% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Sudley, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Sudley is 35 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