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Living in
Triangle.
Triangle 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 Triangle
Triangle is a community of 11,265 people in Virginia. The median household income is $109,693, median rent runs about $1,554 per month, and median home values are around $505,300. Unemployment is low at 3.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Triangle at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Foreign-Born
25.7%
Broadband Internet
96.3%
of households
Median household income
Demographics25.7% foreign-born, most often from El Salvador
Who lives in Triangle: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Triangle, the largest foreign-born group is from El Salvador (15.7%), and 18.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.6%
of residents
65 and Older
7.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.1%
of households
Married Couples
51.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.15
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 about average for VA
Rent, home values, and income in Triangle
In Triangle, home values are 32% above the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,840
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
63.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1998
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $566,585 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for VA
Unemployment in Triangle and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Prince William County, which includes Triangle, is close to the VA average.
Unemployment rate
Triangle: Prince William County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Prince William County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Triangle is about 2% of Prince William County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Triangle 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
Commute38.7 min avg
How Triangle residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Triangle, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 34% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 26 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 Triangle, 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 Triangle, 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
Triangle 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 Triangle, 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
Triangle 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
Triangle 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 Triangle
Uninsured
16.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Triangle's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.7 mi away · Woodbridge
Stafford Hospital, Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.9 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.
Education13.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Triangle
Triangle's student/teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 40.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
40.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
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 Triangle
Triangle 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 awayThomas Stone National Historic Site
National Historic Site
16 mi awayPiscataway Park
Park
18 mi awayFredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
National Military Park
19 mi awayFort Washington Park
Park
20 mi awayManassas National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
22 mi awayFort Foote Park
Park
23 mi awayHarmony Hall
National Park Site
23 mi awayCities Near Triangle
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Triangle?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Triangle FAQ
Is Triangle, Virginia affordable?⌄
Triangle's median rent is $1,554/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $109,693/year. Median home value is $505,300.
Is Triangle, Virginia safe?⌄
Triangle 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 Triangle, Virginia?⌄
Prince William County, which includes Triangle, 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 Triangle, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in Triangle is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,554/month and median household income is $109,693/year. The median home value is $505,300. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Triangle, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Triangle 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