Economic Indicators
Business Climate
Largest Employers*
- Micron Technology
- Novant Prince William Health System
- Manassas City Public Schools
- Lockheed Martin
- City of Manassas
- American Disposal Services
- BAE Systems
- SWIFT
- American Residential Services (ARS)
- Aurora Flight Sciences
Source: City of Manassas Economic Development
Businesses (2016)
Total Number of Establishments: 1,548
New Start-ups: 80
Source: Virginia Employment Commission Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages
Workforce (2016)
Civilian Labor Force: 23,246
Unemployment Rate: 3.50% (Virginia 4%)
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Commuting Patterns (2012)
Workers Who Live in the City: 2,891
In-commuters: 20,801
Out-commuters: 15,772
Source: U.S. Census, OnTheMap and LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics
Taxable Value
Meals Tax | Machinery & Tools Tax | Sales Tax | |||||
Fiscal Year | Value | Fiscal Year | Value | Fiscal Year | Value | ||
FY 2016 | $3,728,988 | FY 2016 | $709,057,765 | FY 2016 | $8,055,065 | ||
FY 2015 | $3,406,893 | FY 2015 | $770,440,390 | FY 2015 | $7,555,344 | ||
FY 2014 | $3,315,080 | FY 2014 | $759,138,325 | FY 2014 | $7,581,829 | ||
FY 2013 | $3,094,965 | FY 2013 | $752,309,575 | FY 2013 | $7,811,499 | ||
FY 2012 | $2,894,531 | FY 2012 | $705,817,165 | FY 2012 | $7,210,697 | ||
FY 2011 | $2,584,054 | FY 2011 | $842,460,300 | FY 2011 | $7,305,186 |
Demographics
Population (December 2017)
Population: 41,483
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates and American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Income (2016)
Median Household Income: $74,371
Source: American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Real Estate
Property Values
Tax Year | Residential | Commercial |
FY 2016 | $2,915,314,100 | $1,583,564,200 |
FY 2015 | $2,774,454,700 | $1,653,210,000 |
FY 2014 | $2,653,025,300 | $1,533,191,100 |
FY 2013 | $2,491,207,000 | $1,613,906,800 |
FY 2012 | $2,328,941,100 | $1,583,564,200 |
Construction Permits
Fiscal Year |
Commercial Permits |
Residential Permits |
Value |
FY 2017 | 94 | 32 | $34,100,000 |
FY 2016 | 77 | 19 | $26,200,000 |
FY 2015 | 120 | 48 | $41,580,000 |
FY 2014 | 93 | 116 | $48,783,000 |
FY 2013 | 83 | 76 | $37,113,000 |
Source: City of Manassas Development Services
Housing (2013)
Total Housing Units:13,232
Occupied Units: 12,274
Owner-Occupied Units: 7,936
Home Ownership Rate: 65%
Median Value: $257,500
Source: American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Walkability
Walkscore (2015): Downtown Manassas – 83/100
Source: WalkScore