In Prince William, Virginia, the median home price is $591,713, compared with the Virginia median of $470,631; median household income is $131,402; the population is 488,880; schools rate 7.8 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 247.4 per 100k; and the average commute is 36.4 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Prince William at a glance
Population
488,880
Median Household Income
$131,402
Typical Home Value
$591,713
School District Rating
7.8
Violent Crime Rate
247.4
Avg Commute Time
36.4
About Prince William
Prince William has a population of 488,880. The median home value is $591,713, 26% above the Virginia median. Median household income is $131,402 (41% above the Virginia median). The most populated towns are Potomac, Coles, and Brentsville.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Prince William
7 towns, by population.
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Prince William at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Prince William?
- Prince William has a population of 488,880 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Prince William?
- The median home value in Prince William is $591,713. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Prince William?
- Median household income in Prince William is $131,402 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Prince William in?
- Prince William is in Virginia.
- How many towns are in Prince William?
- Prince William contains 7 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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